गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ ADB approves $165 million loan for COVID-19 vaccines in Nepal Nepal ADB approves $165 million loan for COVID-19 vaccines in Nepal KathmanduPati July 22, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a loan of $165 million (equivalent to Rs 19 billion 800 million) for the Government of Nepal to purchase safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The project will support the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan in Nepal by procuring an estimated 15.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, which will benefit about 6.8 million Nepalese, according to a press statement issued by the Manila-based ADB Headquarters. “ADB’s support will help the Government of Nepal procure much-needed COVID-19 vaccines to protect its citizens from the further spread of this disease,” said ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. The ADB President said: “It is essential that COVID-19 vaccines are quickly purchased and administered to help get the economy back on track by enabling the restoration of livelihoods and economic activities, as well as the resumption of educational and human development pursuits.” Write your comments RELATED NEWS Bolero jeep accident: Identities of all deceased and injured established Tractor accident in Kalikot leaves four dead Valley people suffer due to double protests Two dead, 14 hurt in microbus-scooter collision Weather to remain partly to generally cloudy in hilly region… Two die, 14 get injury in bus accident Top Headlines Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal1 Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy2 Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters3 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’4 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy5 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet6 PM Oli extends New Year greetings7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING 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 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki
