Health Ministry denies rabies vaccine shortage
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Food Safety assures that there is no shortage of rabies vaccines in Nepal, with sufficient supply available for emergency treatment and new stock expected soon, including support from WHO.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Safety confirms no shortage of rabies vaccines in the country.
- Vaccines required for emergency treatment are available at hospitals nationwide.
- A new procurement tender for 5,000 vials of rabies vaccine has been issued after previous tenders failed.
- WHO is expected to supply 4,500 vials of rabies vaccine shortly to support the national stock.
