INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Association of
International NGOs in Nepal, in coordination with the Ministry of Women, Kid and Senior Citizen and in collaboration with
Social Well-being Council, today handed over medical assistance plan wholesale to the Ministry of Health and Population to combat the
ongoing COV- ID-19 pandemic.
The assistance worth Rs 45.3 million belongs to a joint procurement initiative led by AIN which has the
participation of 16 organisations.
Minister of MoWCSC Parbat Gurung, accompanied by Officiating Member Secretary of SWC Shiva Kumar Basnet
and AIN Chair Achyut Kumar Luitel, turned over the assistance to Minister of Health and Population Bhanubhakta Dhakal.
Previously last
month, AIN had actually contacted its members to add to the joint procurement effort
In reaction, 15 INGOs, specifically ActionAid, ADRA Nepal, CARE Nepal, FAIRMED, Great Neighbours International Nepal, INF Nepal, Ipas Nepal,
Lutheran World Federation, Mountain- Kid, One World Health, Oxfam, Strategy International, Practical Action, UMN, WaterAid, together with an
NGO Nyaya Health Nepal, offered monetary contributions.
The medical support bundle consists of individual protective equipment sets, safe
shipment packages, infrared thermometers, water and airproof aprons, surgical sterilized worlds and energy gloves, KN95 masks and surgical
masks; surgical safety glasses and sanitisation and disinfectant products for median employees in the frontline in the battle against
COVID-19.
Apart from this joint support to the MoHP, the most recent AIN survey suggests that 65 AIN members out of 129 under the umbrella
are actively participated in COVID-19 readiness and response
Up until now, a minimum of 2 billion rupees have been directed to avoid, include and combat COV- ID-19 along with to support income and
build economic strength, said a news release issued by AIN.
Minister Gurung stated, & The ministry wishes to thank AIN for the ongoing
collective effort and prompt circulation of relief in order to support the COVID-19 reaction
We are dedicated to smooth and efficient coordination with the non-profit sector in combating the coronavirus pandemic while making the
environment conducive for the sector to function
&.
Minister Dhakal stated, & IN- GOs and NGOs & support at such a serious time of crisis when procurement is especially a challenge, is
appreciated.
I request all organisations to collaborate with the ministry for supplying these products across districts and provinces to
avoid duplication and overstocking
&.
A version of this short article appears in e-paper on May 7, 2020, of The Himalayan Times.
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