Immunization programme resumes in Humla

Kathmandu - Immunization programme affected by lockdown has resumed at seven local levels in Humla district. Around 1,800 children aged below 15 months will be immunized under this programme, said the district health service office.

The programme has begun on the initiative of health office under the directive of the Ministry of Health and Population, said Man Bahadur Rokaya of the health office.

Health workers assigned to immunize children will take safety measures by maintaining social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment, facemasks and globes, said Dan Bahadur Bohara, coordinator of the health section of Simkot rural municipality.