The UK is one of the largest bilateral donors to Nepal. UK support to the humanitarian response has already delivered important results including: 5,600,000 people benefitting from the restoration of healthcare services in their area; 200,000 benefitting from shelter support; and 80,000 people receiving cash transfers.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government of Nepal has committed to establishing an Earthquake Reconstruction Authority and a detailed housing and building reconstruction plan. This will be put into effect in the affected areas once the snow clears at the end of winter. We will work closely with the Government of Nepal on these plans.<\/p>
<\/p>
We have established a field presence in Gorkha, the epicentre of the earthquake on 25th<\/sup> April, to assess partner progress and performance and to determine reconstruction priorities.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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