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Nepal achieves new milestone in COVID-19 vaccination


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2022 Feb 03, 17:20, Kathmandu

Nepal has achieved a new milestone in the vaccination campaign against COVID-19. Nepal has given full dose of vaccine to 70 percent of the people aged 18 and above.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also congratulated Nepal for achieving success in providing full dose vaccination against COVID-19 to 70 percent adult population.

"Congratulations Nepal for reaching another crucial milestone. 70% of the adult population (above 18 years) have now received a full COVID-19 vaccine course. Reaching 70% landmark is a collective success of Nepal and its partners, it demonstrates what is possible when we work together with solidarity and in coordination," WHO tweeted today.

The government has launched a vaccination campaign across the country with the goal of vaccinating 100 percent citizens over the age of 18 years by April 13.

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