From the beginning of this week, the federal government says it has granted more than Rs 5.51 billion for the installation of critical equipment and machinery at various hospitals across the country.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the allocation was decided based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Health and Population.
Only on Friday did the Finance Ministry approve funds totaling Rs 178.7 billion. The funds will be used to create high dependency units and install oxygen plants in the following hospitals.
- Bhaktapur Hospital: Rs 20 million
- Karnali Health Science Academy: Rs 51.2 million
- Charikot Hospital: Rs 15.5 million
- Jiri Hospital: Rs 8 million
- Bajura Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- Bajhang Hospital: Rs 15.5 million
- Doti Hospital: Rs 8 million
- Achham Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- Solukhumbu Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- Khotang Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- Taplejung Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- Surya Binayak Hospital: 7.5 million
- Madan Bhandari Hospital: Rs 7.5 million
- National Trauma Centre: Rs 15.5 million
According to the ministry, the allocations were made in accordance with the government’s goal of maximizing efforts for the prevention, control, and treatment of Covid-19.