गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Australia to assist Nepal in responding to COVID-19 Nepal Australia to assist Nepal in responding to COVID-19 KathmanduPati May 21, 2021 KATHMANDU – Australia will provide an additional AUD $7 million (NPR 635 million) in funding to Nepal to support the response to COVID-19. The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu stated that this funding is part of a AUD $17.5 million package to support Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, to strengthen the resilience of the South Asian region. Australia’s contribution will boost Nepal’s ability to address COVID-19, including through the procurement of essential equipment and health supplies, such as oxygen for provincial hospitals and personal protective equipment for health workers. This funding will be delivered to our trusted and established partners working on-the-ground across Nepal, in coordination with the work being undertaken by other donors including the US, UK, Japan and UN agencies. Write your comments RELATED NEWS NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in… Monthly allowance of Rs.2,000 for unemployed graduates from Madhesh Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola,silver up Rs… NPL 2025: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos competing today Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice6 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal7 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane8 TRENDING Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis United front against China -Suresh Sharma Nepal-India petroleum pipeline saves over a billion rupees in transportation related costs
