गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Preparations to import vaccines against COVID-19 for children underway: Minister Shrestha Politics Preparations to import vaccines against COVID-19 for children underway: Minister Shrestha KathmanduPati September 24, 2021 CHITWAN – Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has said that the government has been making preparations to import vaccines against COVID-19 for children. Talking to media-persons here today, Minister Shrestha shared that 100,000 doses of the vaccines named Moderna and Pfizer for children would be imported before upcoming Dashain festival. “Vaccines required for children have been ensured. The process to import Pfizer vaccine has reached its final stage. Discussions are underway to find the right place for storing the vaccine,” he added. Efforts were underway to vaccinate all citizens of the country against the deadly virus within seven months, opined the State Minister. On a different note, he further said that the Cabinet would get a full shape soon. State Minister Shrestha also held discussions with doctors at Bharatpur Hospital and BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital and their management committees. On the occasion, he said that temporary and long-term plans for effectively managing the hospitals would be devised and implemented. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Government change is merely a rumour; work with confidence: PM… Anti-constitutional activities will not be accepted: Home Minister Lekhak Heinous crimes committed during conflict cannot be condoned: PM Oli Constitution amendment necessary for political stability: Prachanda Govt. urges agitating teachers to return to classroom Home Minister orders investigation into woman’s death in Siraha 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 The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? This time’s Teej, social distancing please!