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Australia Announces $7 Million to Support Nepal’s COVID-19 Response

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Australia Announces $7 Million to Support Nepal’s COVID-19 Response
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May 21: Australia will provide an additional AUD $7 million (NPR 635 million) in funding to Nepal to support the response to COVID-19.

The Australian Embassy said in a statement that this funding is part of a AUD $17.5 million package to support Bangladesh, Nepal and
Sri Lanka, to strengthen the resilience of the South Asian region.

Australia’s contribution will boost Nepal’s ability to address COVID-19, including through the procurement of essential equipment and health supplies, such as oxygen for provincial hospitals and personal protective equipment for health workers, the statement added.

“This funding will be delivered to our trusted and established partners working on-the-ground across Nepal, in coordination with the work being undertaken by other donors including the US, UK, Japan and UN agencies,” read the statement issued on May 21.

The statement further said that the Australian Government continues to support the provision of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal, including through their support to COVAX.

Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk said Australia is working to support the most heavily impacted communities in Nepal.

“Australia and Nepal have a long-standing friendship and a history of supporting each other during times of crisis. Australia is deeply concerned about the devastating impact that COVID-19 is having across Nepal and the region. With this assistance, we will partner with the Government of Nepal to respond to urgent health needs, including providing support to regional hospitals and vulnerable communities,” the statement quoted the Australian ambassador as saying.

 

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