Beijing announces vaccine aid amid Kathmandu s hectic diplomatic push Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu, May 27 Amid no let-up in coronavirus cases, Nepal s vaccine needs have just grown. Lately, the government, according to officials, has been trying every possible measure to acquire vaccines-from anywhere, at any cost.
And on Wednesday came a sudden announcement from the north. China said that it would provide 1 million doses of vaccine to Nepal under grant assistance. During today s phone conversation with Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will provide 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal under grant assistance, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi announced on Twitter.
Hospitals in Nepal run short of oxygen, turn away COVID-19 patients ANI | Updated: May 12, 2021 11:26 IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 12 (ANI): Several hospitals in and around Nepal s capital city of Kathmandu have started turning down patients following the government s decision to cap the supply of life-saving medical oxygen, thereby affecting operation of hospitals treating the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Nepal Medical College, a hospital in Kathmandu on Tuesday issued a notice asking family members and relatives of all its patients to arrange oxygen cylinders on their own, warning the hospital would only be able to provide it till 4 PM (Local Time).
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