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COVID-19 medical supplies from Switzerland arrive in Kathmandu


22 May 2021  

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KATHMANDU: A special cargo flight carrying medical supplies from Switzerland arrived in Kathmandu Saturday.

After the arrival of medical supplies, Swiss Ambassador Elisabeth von Capeller handed them directly over to Minister of Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi at the Tribhuvan International Airport this afternoon.

According to the Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu, the 30-ton shipment contains 40 ventilators, oxygen concentrators, 1.1 million rapid antigen tests, and protective equipment (110,000 KN95 masks, 5,000 gloves, and 15,000 protective suits) amounting to a value of USD 8 million.

“Switzerland stands in solidarity with Nepal and the Nepali people in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. These essential medical supplies will save lives and provide further support to the Government of Nepal to control and contain the pandemic”, said Ambassador Elisabeth von Capeller.

The current shipment of essential medical supplies is part of Switzerland’s comprehensive response to COVID-19 in Nepal, which has started in April 2020.

So far, this has included the procurement of 70,000 Roche PCR test kits and two PCR instruments, and the instalment of safe healthcare waste management and clean drinking water systems in two hospitals in Province 1.

Switzerland has also established a scheme engaging local vendors to support farming households to access critical agricultural inputs, such as seeds. It has adapted its existing projects to ensure continuation of services during the COVID-19 pandemic and supported stranded migrants who lost their jobs in the destination countries with shelter, food, medical assistance, legal counselling and assistance for return.

Till date, Switzerland has allocated a total of USD 20 million to the COVID-19 response in Nepal.

Publish Date : 22 May 2021 19:41 PM

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