Denmark, Ireland extend support Nepal to fight COVID pandemic
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Kathmandu : A large consignment of medical equipment and supplies from Denmark and Ireland arrived today to support Nepal fight the second wave of the pandemic through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Denmark and Ireland are among 12 EU member states responding to Nepal’s appeal for assistance to deal with the pandemic threat that has had a terrible toll on the Nepali population in the past months.
The EU and its member states have been working together in the spirit of Team Europe to assist Nepal curb the rate of COVID infections and head gradually towards a phase of recovery and reconstruction of its social and economic sectors.
Following an appeal for assistance from the Nepal Government, the EU member states that have extended their support so far include Spain, Finland, France, Belgium, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, Denmark and Ireland with more emergency supplies from Italy and Lithuania expected soon.
The relief equipment donated by Denmark consists of 26 ventilators, 50 nasal oxygen cannulas, 96000 visors, isolation gowns and FFP2 masks , according to a release issued by European Union Delegation to Nepal .
Similarly, the equipment donated by Ireland comprises of oxygen concentrators, BPAP airflow machines, ventilators, pulse oximeters, respiratory monitors, defibrillators, thermometers, oxygen regulators, air regulators, protective coveralls, face shields and surgical masks to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
The Danish Ambassador to Nepal, Freddy Svane stated: “As foreign contributions are coming into Nepal for the relief of the COVID-crisis, it is a great pleasure to see the delivery of medical equipment provided by the Danish Govt. arriving in Kathmandu today. We stand with the people of Nepal through these difficult and testing times. Friendship matters.”
Honorary Consul to Denmark Hari Dharel and Hon. Consul to Ireland Ms. Madalasha Shrestha joined by the EU Ambassador to Nepal Nona Deprez handed over the equipment to the Minister of Health and Population Sher Bahadur Tamang at TIA this morning. The Ambassadors of Germany and France also attended the ceremony.
“The EU is working closely with other development partners and the MOHP to ensure that urgent medical supplies reach the hospitals and health care centres in different parts of the country, “ EU Ambassador Deprez said.
18 June 2021
Photo : Honorary Consul to Denmark Hari Dharel with EU Ambassador to Nepal, Nona Deprez .
