Nepal Scouts

National Headquarters

Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Report on COVID-19 pandemic awareness campaign

Date: 25th March 2020

Introduction:

History of the COVID-19 Pandemic:

On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia unknown etiology (unknown cause) detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. From 31 December 2019 through 3 January 2020, a total of 44 case-patients with pneumonia of unknown etiology were reported to WHO by the national authorities in China. During this reported period, the causal agent was not identified. On 11 and 12 January 2020, WHO received further detailed information from the National Health Commission China that the outbreak is associated with exposures in one seafood market in Wuhan City. The Chinese authorities identified a new type of corona virus, which was isolated on 7 January 2020. On 12 January 2020, China shared the genetic sequence of the novel corona virus for countries to use in developing specific diagnostic kits. On 13 January 2020, the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand reported the first imported case of lab-confirmed novel corona virus (2019-nCoV) from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. On 15 January 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan (MHLW) reported an imported case of laboratory-confirmed 2019-novel corona virus (2019-nCoV) from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. On 20 January 2020, National IHR Focal Point (NFP) for Republic of Korea reported the first case of novel corona virus in the Republic of Korea.

Situation in number (WHO)

Total (new) cases in last 24 hours at the time of preparation of this report:

Globally: 372 757 confirmed (39 827) 16 231 deaths (1722)

Western Pacific Region: 96 580 confirmed (943) 3502 deaths (29)

European Region 195 511 confirmed (24 087) 10 189 deaths (1447)

South-East Asia Region 1990 confirmed (214) 65 deaths (7)

Eastern Mediterranean Region 27 215 confirmed (1840) 1877 deaths (136)

Region of the Americas 49 444 confirmed (12 428) 565 deaths (100)

African Region 1305 confirmed (315) 26 deaths (3)

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. 

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.

Situation in Nepal:

Nepal has reported the third corona virus positive case as on Wednesday.A patient at the Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital tested positive for the virus as reported today in the news portals. The information officer at National Public Health Laboratory, Rajesh Kumar Gupta, says so far 687 people have been tested for the virus in Nepal. Of them, 684 tested negative.Just two days ago, the Ministry of Health had reported the second case in a 19-year-old student who returned from France via Qatar last week. The first case, reported in January, is said to be already recovered.

Purpose of the campaign

Understanding the threat and the speed of spread of corona virus in the world, Nepal also need to prevent itself and for that awareness and information on person hygiene and social distancing is realized before it’s too late. Therefore, a campaign to start a week long campaign on disseminating the message regarding the prevention measures of corona virus infection and transmission with setting at least 50 hand washing stations inside valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur) initially. So, a program was set to raise the awareness by 50 crews and hence are called in a short meeting and then set the locations to conduct the programs. The set of hygiene kits were developed and hence were distributed to the Rover/Rangers leaders. The main purpose of the campaign was to create awareness to prevent the transmission of the corona virus and to teach public about the effective ways of hand washing techniques and safety measures. The campaign was thought to be the model campaign program organized by the National Headquarters but the demand was so high that it was initiated in almost all parts of the country. In coordination with NHQ, local governments, Nepal Scouts has organized more than 62 hand washing stations and campaign in the country.

Methods applied:

1. Installation of hand washing stations

2. Raising awareness through leaflets and information banner3. Verbal awareness

Campaign kit set

A set of campaign kit contained 6 bottles of liquid dettol soap, 6 bottles of sanitizer, 2 packets of paper towel, a garbage bags roll, 1piece bucket with lid 50 liter, 1 piece 20 liter bucket with lid, a mug, a banner written Hand washing station, a banner written with precaution and safety measures, and 400 leaflets in each sets.

Design to mobilize volunteer:

Volunteer form each crew are maximized up to 5 members and are mobilized shift wise. The time of the service is only 3-4 hours a day.

The volunteer are divided as;

Support in running hand washing stations: 2

Teaching hand washing techniques and serving sanitizer: 1

Dissemination of leaflets and messages and record keeping: 1

Expected Outcome:

The main aim of this campaign is to aware maximum number of people to stay safe form the transmission and spread of corona virus (COVID-19). The detail of the volunteer mobilization and recorded benefitted beneficiaries are shown in the table under:

No of volunteer mobilized No of hand washing stations No of recorded beneficiaries

Inside Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur & Bhaktapur)

33 13194

Outside Kathmandu Valley 42 34640

Total 75 47834

Field Reality:

The campaign was so powerful that it has turned to mega event. Nepal Police, and other different I/NGOs has adopted it and had installed the water tank with hand washing stations at different location of major cities of Nepal. Salute to all scouter

that they had risked their lives to aware the public on corona virus. The activities were carried before to government lockdown. Aggressively information was shared through social media and local news portals on safety measures and information shared from government.

Result:

More than 50 thousands of peoples were directly and millions are benefitted indirectly form the campaign. More than 700 volunteer had served in the campaign to make it grand success.

Learning:

World is panicking, and the WHO data shows millions of infection and transmission of virus. Developed countries like USA, Italy, India, China and France are also facing the havoc and are unable to control it. Major cities, countries have set lockdown and the world economics is being declining. The only measure to control the situation is to keep social distance to prevent contamination and transmission of disease form personal contacts. No infrastructure and system, technologies can stop epidemic completely instead human behavior and hygiene can. Only good things happened to earth is in its lowest level of pollution statistics. For Nepal government has timely implemented the preventive measures and had decided to lock down. Only ways to support the government and humanity is to maintain social distance, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap.

Annex

1. Detail of the list of hand washing stations, volunteer and service hours with locations.

SN Crew NameHand washing stations Contact Person

Contact Number Set

Total recorded

beneficiary No of Volunteer

1 Jitapur Crew, Khokana Lalitpur Khokana BusparkSatya Narayan Shahi 9841248024 1 450 25

2 Innovative Open Crew Lalitpur Jawalakhel chowk Ritik Maghi 9843819021 1 407 25

3Youth Vision Open Crew Lalitpur Lagankhel Buspark Amir Man Singh 9803377701 1 165 15

4 Yean Mahanagar, Kathmandu Bangemuda Rita Rajbhandari 9841701337 1 220 12

5National Open Crew, Kathmandu Mulpani Bidur Giri 9841348525 1 600 10

6National Open Crew, Kathmandu Makalbari chowk Bidur Giri 9841348525 1 400 10

7National Open Crew, Kathmandu Thali Chowk Bidur Giri 9841348525 1 500 10

8 Lets Open Crew, Kathmandu Samakhusi chowk Ranju Tamang 9860396277 1 500 15

9 Sakwa Open Crew, KathmanduSankhu Old Buspark

Dharma Bhakta Malla 9841562526 1 232 15

10 Sakwa Open Crew, Kathmandu JarshingpauwaDharma Bhakta Malla 9841562526 1 386 20

11 Sakwa Open Crew, Kathmandu BhadrabasDharma Bhakta Malla 9841562526 1 268 15

12Kumarigal Open Crew, Kathmandu Chabahil chowk Suraj Khanal 9841713585 1 386 10

13Kumarigal Open Crew, Kathmandu

Chabahil Maijubahal Suraj Khanal 9841713585 1 433 15

14Balbalika Open Crew, Bhaktapur Thimi Balkot Anuka Rai 9841899658 1 315 20

15 Machhindra Crew, Kathmandu Janabahal chwok Nabina Shrestha 9841750351 1 150 6

16Adarsha Rover/ Ranger Crew Bhaktapur Thimi Layaku

Hari Bahadur Shrestha 9841418520 1 425 25

17 Tukhya Crew, Kathmandu Tokha gateHari Krishna Maharjan 9841449363 1 300 25

18 Tri Padma Crew, Lalitpur Pulchok Pawan Koirala 9841485229 1 350 25

19 Sociatal Crew, LalitpurPrayag Pokhari, Bholdhoka Julan Lama 9813819961 1 180 25

20 Phulchoki Crew, Lalitpur Harishiddi Subash Maharjan 9808431699 1 377 20

21 H.W Scout Crew Pashupati templeBandita Khatiwada 9841272182 1 450 20

22 Kantipur Open Crew Kritipur,Panga Sujan Ramdam 9880021354 1  Not started  

23 Shuvayug CrewSaranpurchowk, sitapaila Shambhu Raj Joshi 9841320676 1 460 15

24 Thaiba Crew Thaiba chowk Niraj Maharjan 9828023812 1 300  25 Gokarneswor Open Crew Gokarna Pawan Gurung 9810246424 1 300 1526 Aakash Bhairav Open Crew Dahachok,Thankot Pramod Sigdel 9841399598 1 405 2027 Unique Open Crew, Bhaktapur Dattatraya Square Raj Kumar Jareju 9841112728 1 460 1528 Cherish Crew, Lalitpur Mahalaxmisthan Prabin Chhetri 9863929041 1 600 15

29Dynamic Open Crew,Kathmandu Lainchaur Raj Banjara 9861077594 1 165 6

30 Biratnagar  Nawal Kumar Upadhaya 9842023757 14 26400 65

31 Dailekh  Kamal Bahadur Deuja 9844812700 1    

32 Pokhara   Sagar Poudel 9856050289 2 5000 2533 Rasuwa   Ganesh Shrestha 9844333388 2    34 Chitwan   Sachin Jung Karki 9855085785 2 400 20

35 Neo Fusion Crew  Balkrishna Banmala 9843025317 1 1000 20

36 Khwopring Crew   Niranjan Bekuju 9843803828 1 880 2037 EG Pioneering Crew   Bijendra Dhwoju 9841285417 1 1000 2038 Sarlahi   Dilip Upadhayaya 9854035350 14  2500  1539 Jhapa   Ganga Ram Rai 9852672659 5    40 Sindhupalchok Khadichaur Mausami Gurung 9849839771 1    41 Dolakha       1    42 Kumarigal Open Crew, Bhatkepul Bishwonath 9860080088 1 130 5

Kathmandu Baniya43 Panauti       1 340 15

Total 75 47834 654

2. Photographs

3. Online news links:1. https://www.ashakakiran.com/2020/03/17/7241/ 2. https://www.gokarneshworonline.com/2020/03/17/50881/ 3. http://ramrosandesh.com/?p=1819 4. https://matrisandesh.com/archives/42122.html 5. http://nationalpowernews.com/2020/03/18687

4. Website and Video links:A. https://bit.ly/33KmLyj B. https://bit.ly/3bqmpQ4 C. https://nepalscouts.org

5. Banner, Leaflets messages