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 Foreign intervention should be avoided: Shankar Pokhrel PM Prachanda says country exporting 10,000 megawatts of electricity in… Media’s role significant in addressing climate change crisis: Minister Sharma Home Minister Lamichhane instructs TIA to prioritise passengers’ interests Efforts underway to end parliament deadlock Nepal committed to promote culture of innovation, entrepreneurship: PM Dahal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING 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 initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus