MSF helicoptor operating from KU ground

June 5: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been operating helicopter from Kathmandu University (KU) football ground to provide relief supplies to mountain villages in Sindhupalchok district.

MSF helicopter about to land             Photo: Khagen

As per the request from Peter Heikamp, Logistic Coordinator of MSF, the University is providing access to football ground, said Prof. Kanhaiya Jha, the Director of SWD. KU security force is also coordinating with ground team of MSF to provide required safety condition for the operation.

MSF ground team loading relief materials   Photo: Khagen

MSF will operate helicopters with shelter/hygiene kits to villages in Sindhupalchowk on 6 June as well. Previously, MSF had operated helicopter from KU on 18, 19 & 26 May.