KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Germany to Nepal Dr Thomas Prinz inaugurated a building for the pediatric ward of Kirtipur Hospital amid a function in Kirtipur on Monday.

The building was constructed with financial assistance from Nepalmed e.V. Germany.

On the occasion, stating that the Government of Germany has been providing assistance in Nepal’s various projects including hydropower and health, Ambassador Prinz pledged to continue such support in the days to come.

Saying that the Nepalmed organization has been providing aid in the construction of infrastructure in health and development of workforce and their efficiency, Nepalmed Chairperson Dr Arne Drews said that such assistance would additionally widen and strengthen relations between Nepal and Germany.

Executive Chairperson of phect-Nepal Dr Bharat Pradhan and Kirtipur Municipality Mayor Ramesh Maharjan praised the Nepalmed organization for its support in Nepal’s health and education sector, especially after 2015 earthquakes.

Phect-Nepal Executive Director Gauri Pradhan expressed the hope that the newly constructed ward would benefit lactating mothers and their newborn.