गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Health infrastructures, essential health supplies at top priority: PM Deuba Politics Health infrastructures, essential health supplies at top priority: PM Deuba KathmanduPati September 24, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Nepal has focused on improving health infrastructures and supplying oxygen gas and other essential health equipment to fight against COVID-19. Addressing the ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ through virtual means organised by US President Joe Biden today, Prime Minister shared about the initiatives taken by Nepal for the vaccine against COVID-19. He thanked US President Biden for hosting the Summit and mentioned that Nepal has increased testing scope in order to prevent and control coronavirus. PM Deuba shared, “We have been continuing educating about safety measures at public health sector to be protected from COVID-19.” He further said that 50 per cent population of the eligible population to get vaccine against COVID-19 has got first dose of vaccine while one-third eligible population has been fully vaccinated so far. Prime Minister Deuba added that the country has ensured to provide full dose of vaccine against COVID-19 to all eligible Nepali citizens by April 2022. The PM mentioned that Nepal has expand the testing scope and vaccination drive against COVID-19 even to remote areas. Extending gratitude towards the foreign donor nations and partners for their support in prevention and control of coronavirus, Prime Minister Deuba thanked the development partners contributing to the Global Health Security Challenge Fund. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance Minister seeks $1 Billion World Bank support Government plans to drain four high-altitude lakes Home Minister warns action against misuse of state secrets Nepal Home Minister Gurung to visit India for BIMSTEC meeting Rabi, Australian Envoy discuss bilateral cooperation Nepal PM says disaster response continues without compromise Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier
