Apr 25, Kathmandu- The Government of India has transferred medicines and vaccines for patients with Thalassemia and Sickle cell disease to the Government of Nepal.

During a program on Friday, the Indian Embassy in Nepal provided 3,100 units of influenza vaccine, 1,550 units of Salmonella vaccine, 3,100 units of meningococcus vaccine, 4,640 units of Haemophilus influenzae vaccine, and 4,640 units of Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine in the first phase, the Indian Embassy said.

Based on the request made by the Government of Nepal, the Government of India will provide medicines and vaccines worth $2 million for the management of patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. The first batch of vaccines and medicines was handed over to the Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Poudel by the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Friday.

The Indian Embassy is confident that this assistance will make a significant contribution to the fight against sickle cell disease among the Tharu community. Health Minister Poudel said that these vaccines will have a positive impact on public health. Thanking India for its generous assistance, he appreciated the long-standing partnership with India and its contribution to Nepal's healthcare system.

Indian Ambassador Srivastava said that these vaccines will play a significant role in improving the quality of life of people affected by sickle cell disease and thalassemia in Nepal.

Discussing the friendship between India and Nepal, he said that the two countries will provide further cooperation in areas of mutual interest.