Teku Hospital has 40-day rabies vaccine reserve, ministry says
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Health confirms ample stocks of anti-rabies vaccine across hospitals, with recent WHO support and additional supplies incoming, ensuring continued rabies prevention and treatment services.
Key Points
- Nepal has a total of 10,011 vials of anti-rabies vaccine available across central, provincial, and district hospitals.
- The Ministry of Health and Population received 2,500 vials from WHO and expects 4,500 more soon.
- Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital has a 40-day reserve of anti-rabies vaccine.
- The ministry is coordinating with local governments to manage animal bite cases and ensure timely vaccinations.
