On July 12, Nepal shared the good news that the United States is proud to announce the arrival of 1.53 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Tribhuvan International Airport. It is said that this donation will be a reaffirmation to the United States as its decades-old commitment with the Nepali people and its continuation went ongoing support with Nepal during the COVID-19 crisis which saw lack of vaccination and less availability of oxygen cylinders. These vaccines, which require only one shot, are gifts to Nepal on behalf of the American people.
Recently, the Embassy in Nepal kept the arrival ceremony of the vaccines with the Minister of Health and Population Krishna Gopal Shrestha, and into the ceremony, the United States Ambassador Randy Berry said, “These vaccines will not only save lives and help Nepal emerge from this pandemic, but they will also help to recover economic losses and regain the opportunity to safely visit with our friends, families, and neighbors.”
It also says that during the time when there was a lack of availability of resources it includes $55 million mobilized by USAID for oxygen cylinders, breathing devices, COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, treatment, personal protective equipment, and infection prevention.
Berry also added further that, “As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for the world. Today’s donation is part of that plan, and delivers on President Biden’s commitment to include Nepal among the countries and also prioritized for their initial stage of the 80 million doses the United States is sharing with the world right now.”
