Kathmandu, April 25: The government of India has provided Nepal with vaccines to be used in the treatment for sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
The first batch of vaccines was to Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel by India’s ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava amidst a programme here today.
The first shipment of vaccines includes 17,030 vile vaccines of five different types. These vaccines are expected to control the infections of Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. On the occasion, the Minister said around 12 percent of the country is affected by these worrying health conditions and the Tharu community has been affected the most.
“We are prepared for launching the sickle cell treatment facilities in Tikapur and Geta Hospital. We continue to get support from India in various sectors and we expect such cooperation in the future, too,” he said, hoping the support in vaccination will benefit the target groups.
According to the Ambassador, the next consignment of the vaccines will arrive in four weeks. As he said, India is always with Nepal during each difficulties and the support was provided at the call of the Minister. We have planned to support in the cancer treatment as well, he added.
