Govt spends Rs 5.177 billion  for ‘corona prevention’

KATHMANDU, May 25: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has shared that the government has so far spent Rs 5,177,283,000 for the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to the ministry, the amount was spent on procuring RT-PCR kits, extraction kits, viral transport media (VTM), antigen kits, masks, gowns, surgical gloves, oxygen system reinforcement, ICUs and other medical equipment. Similarly, an additional amount was spent on various activities that were carried out for the prevention and control of COVID-19 including risk allowance to health workers, free testing and treatment, purchase of vaccines and various drives.