Ministry of Health Has 10,000 Vials of Anti-Rabies Vaccine in Stock

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene currently has approximately 10,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock. Ministry Joint Spokesperson Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari informed that 10,011 vials of anti-rabies vaccine are currently in stock in the central, provincial, and district-level hospital stores.

According to him, 2,500 vials of anti-rabies vaccine have already been received with the support of the World Health Organization, and it has been confirmed that an additional 4,500 vials of vaccine will be received within the next few days.

He stated that the ministry has initiated necessary efforts in coordination with the relevant bodies to ensure the continuity of necessary rabies prevention and treatment services across the country.

The ministry has also requested local levels to facilitate the management of dog and other animal bites and the necessary vaccination services. Joint Spokesperson Dr. Adhikari informed that continuous coordination is being maintained with the relevant bodies to ensure the continuity of services through the systematic distribution and management of the available vaccines.

According to him, Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku has a stock of anti-rabies vaccine sufficient for approximately 40 days. It is expected that the vaccine supply system will be fully regularized after the regular procurement process is completed by the Department of Health Services.