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India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal
28Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal

The Ambassador of India to Nepal, Vinay M Kwatra has handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in meeting challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic."Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Foreign Affairs Minister of Nepal Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on behalf of the Government of India," Indian Embassy said in a release.It stated that the medicines are a part of the Indian government's ongoing assistance to its neighboring nation against the battle against COVID-19."It follows on earlier support extended to Nepal in the form of ICU ventilators on August 9, COVID-19 test kits (RT-PCR) on May 17, and essential medicines including Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine on April 22. As a close friend and neighbor, India ...
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Nepal relies on India for life-saving Remdesivir drug
6Sep By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Nepal relies on India for life-saving Remdesivir drug

In order to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Nepal has been relying on India for the supply of life-saving Remdesivir drug, which is being used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Though the drug does not cure the virus, it has played a crucial role in treating patients at the critical medical stage.In Kathmandu, Sapana's (name changed) father is admitted to a private hospital and undergoing treatment at intensive care unit (ICU), as he was confirmed to have contracted the virus. She asked her chemist, who had contacts in India, to order Remdesivir as it was not available in Nepal."As my chemist had contacts in India, he was able to bring it to Nepal. Now, my father is doing well and is out of danger. If the medicine was not available in India, his condition would have become worrisome,...
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