Nepal receives medical aids from Germany

KATHMANDU, June 8: Responding to the request of Nepal,  Germany has extended support of medical equipment and supplies to help Nepal fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.  Roland Schafer, the German Ambassador to Nepal, handed over the consignment to Sher Bahadur Tamang, newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, at a brief ceremony held at the Tribhuvan International Airport on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Tamang thanked German government and people for their support. Hailing the German medical cooperation as a gesture befitting the longstanding Nepal-Germany friendship, the minister stated that the materials would be critical in containing the surge of COVID-19 cases and treatment of the affected people. The German cooperation, being received under the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism, includes 62 ventilators; 27,500 FFP2 masks; 30,000 surgical masks; 100 gumboots; 200 body bags; 5 isolation center tents; and 25,000 liters of disinfectant. 

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Morocco v Spain: Everything you need to know

Teams drew group fixture at Russia 2018 DEC 6: Morocco had one of the best group stage campaigns at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, starting with a 0-0 draw against Russia 2018 runners-up Croatia before an excellent 2-0 win over Belgium. A 2-1 success against Canada secured the African team's spot at the Group F summit. Coach Walid Regragui's team struck an effective balance between attack and defence, with key men Sofyan Amrabat, Youssef En-Nesyri, Nayef Aguerd, and Achraf Hakimi in outstanding form. Spain opened their campaign with a 7-0 hammering of Costa Rica and that goalfest would prove unexpectedly crucial to Round-of-16 qualification. Luis Enrique's team were pegged back to draw 1-1 with Germany, before Japan overcame a one-goal deficit to shock the European side. Spain ultimately progressed as runners-up behind tournament-surprise-package Japan. The 2010 World Cup winners were exceptional against Costa Rica and controlled large parts of the meeting with Germany. Indeed, Spain were unquestionably in charge during the opening half against Japan before a salutary reminder over the perils of switching off, even for 45 minutes. Pedri and Gavi, the young midfielder pair from Barcelona, were among the standout Spanish group-stage performers, while forward Dani Olmo was in similarly good touch. Alvaro Morata scored three goals in three games and entered the second phase leading the Golden Boot race. Date and time Tuesday 6 December, 18:00 local time Venue Education City Stadium Team news Morocco’s medical team are working overtime to prepare Achraf Hakimi for the knockout clash after the classy Paris Saint-Germain right-back played through injury against Canada. Selim Amallah is reportedly fit to feature after the midfielder was limited to 25 minutes off the bench in that meeting with the Canadians on Thursday. Luis Enrique will recall a host of key figures rested for the Japan clash. There are doubts over defender Cesar Azpilicueta’s fitness, with Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid poised for a second start in Qatar. Possible starting XIs Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss, Noussair Mazraoui, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal. Spain: Unai Simon, Jordi Alba, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri, Cesar Azpilicueta or Dani Carvajal, Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi, Ferran Torres, Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo. Head-to-head The sides have played each other on three occasions, including once at a World Cup They first met in qualification for the 1962 World Cup, when Spain won a first-leg tie 1-0 in Morocco and edged the return 3-2 to reach the tournament in Chile. Their most recent meeting was drawn 2-2 in the group stage of Russia 2018. Key match stats -The last time Spain progressed beyond the Round of 16 was at South Africa 2010 when they went on to win the tournament -This is Morocco’s second time in the Round of 16, their first coming in 1986 when they lost to eventual finalists West Germany 1-0 -This will be Spain’s first match against African opposition in the knockout stages of a World Cup -Spain have played five matches against African sides at World Cups, winning three and drawing one. Current coach Luis Enrique was in the starting XI when they lost 3-2 against Nigeria at France 1998. -Morocco are undefeated in their past four World Cup matches (W2 D2) -Cameroon are the only African side to have recorded a five-match unbeaten World Cup run, a feat they achieved between 1982 and 1990 Quotes Coach Luis Enrique, whose Spain team relinquished a one-goal lead to lose their final group game. against Japan: "If against Morocco we have the fortune to go in front, Morocco, will risk it all at full pelt again. We have to show more strength in the moments when the opposition is pressing us." Morocco forward Zakaria Aboukhlal, who scored off the bench to seal a memorable group victory over Belgium: “I am very happy to have reached the last 16. We do not want to stop here. We want to go further and, God willing, we will keep going. We are very happy for Moroccan fans. We see many people who came here from Morocco. I would like to thank them. 'I am very happy with the way Arabs here are helping one another. We were happy when Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina. We also felt when we defeated Belgium and Canada that other Arab countries were happy for us.”

Nepal receives 1.3 million COVID vaccines donated by France and Italy

Kathmandu, Jan 27: Nepal on Wednesday received 1.3 million COVID-19 vaccines from France and Italy.  Added to the 4.1 million vaccines sent by Germany, this brings the number of doses shared by EU member states to 5.4 million, half of the donated vaccines received in Nepal through the COVAX facility.  The French government provided 685,400 doses of Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) COVID-19 vaccine.   Another 663,600 doses of Vaxzevria have been donated by Italy, one of the first countries to support the creation of a multilateral mechanism to counter the COVID-19 pandemic and among the major contributors to the COVAX facility, with more than 385 million euro and 45 million doses of vaccines. These donations are in addition to the medical equipment such as ventilators, masks, antigen test kits, spare parts for oxygen plants and the like donated by 14 EU Member States through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism when the second COVID wave hit Nepal in 2021.

Italy provides health supplies to Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 25: Health supplies essential for the treatment and control of COVID-19 provided by Italy to Nepal arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport this morning. The medical assistance includes 20 ventilators, 6,000 isolation gowns and 10,000 protective medical supplies. The medical goods were given to Nepal by Italy through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism. EU Ambassador to Nepal Nona Deprez handed over the assistance to Dr Roshan Pokharel, Chief Expert at the Ministry of Health and Population today itself . On the occasion, she said that the Union and its member countries were assisting Nepal to cope with the current COVID-19 crisis, adding that the assistance would help in the treatment and prevention of the pandemic and in the strengthening of Nepal's public health sector. On behalf of the Ministry, Dr Pokharel thanked Italy for extending helping hands to Nepal during these hard times.  He vowed for right use and utilization of the assistance materials. As he said, the materials will be distributed to all provinces. Prior to this, Nepal had received this kind of assistance from  EU members Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Malta, Denmark and Ireland, it is said.

Italy extends support to Nepal to fight COVID pandemic

A consignment of medical equipment and supplies from Italy arrived early Friday morning to support Nepal fight the second wave of the pandemic through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Italy is among the 12 EU Member States –Spain, Finland, France, Belgium, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, Denmark and Ireland responding to Nepal’s call for assistance. More […]

Germany-supported medical equipment arrives

In response to the request of the Government of Nepal, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has extended support of medical equipment and supplies to help Nepal fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

NRNA donated 428 oxygen concentrators arrive

KATHMANDU, June 6: An additional 428 oxygen concentrators bought with financial support of the members of the Non-resident Nepalis Association and diaspora Nepali community arrived here on Saturday evening. The oxygen concentrators were bought with funds raised by the campaign initiated by the NRNA to meet the rising demand of medical oxygen for COVID-19 patients in Nepal. The concerned national coordination council of the NRNA worked to collect funds for the much-needed oxygen concentrators. Accordingly, 150 were received from the UK, 100 from Australia, 75 from Canada, 30 from Germany, 20 from South Africa, 10 from Italy, seven from China and 36 from other organisations,  according to NRNA spokesperson DB Chettri. The Nepali Embassy in Beijing and the NRNA national coordination council, China help procure those concentrators while the Government of Nepal sponsored the transportation cost. Likewise, the NRNA Africa has procured 145 oxygen cylinders and 1,150 refill oxygen cylinders and medical supplies, which were handed over to 28 hospitals in 13 districts from Ilam to Jumla. Meanwhile, with funds collected from around the world, the NRNA is going to set up oxygen plants in all the seven provinces of the country, Chettri added.

German NGOs ready to help Nepal in battle against Covid-19

KATHMANDU, May 14: The Germany-based non-government organisations (NGOs) have expressed interest for sending medical supplies to Nepal as the country is struggling with the surging cases of Covid-19.  Earlier, the government has appealed for the international help in its fight against the pandemic. Taking part in a Webinar organised here today by the NGO Forum, around 60 Germany-based NGOs announced to extend medical support to Nepal under the humanitarian assistance.   The programme was facilitated by the German- Nepal Friendship Association. Nepal’s Ambassador for Germany, Ram Kaji Khadka, apprised the session that infected were finding hard to obtain timely medical care as with the rising of cases, hospitals were facing the shortage of testing kits, ventilators, ICU beds, portable digital X-ray machines, thermal guns, oximeters, PPEs and other equipment crucial for the prevention and the treatment of Covid-19.  Stating that the Nepal Government had sought international help and cooperation in its fight against the virus, the Ambassador expressed his hope of getting support from Germany as in the past.  According to him, the Nepal Government will coordinate for receiving assistance materials to be sent from Germany and distributing the supplies to the authorities concerned. On the occasion, Ambassador of Germany to Nepal Roland Seifer said that there is a need for all NGOs in Germany to come together and provide assistances to Nepal, a friendly nation of the country, in such crisis, he said.  The ambassador urged operation of one flight or two between Germany and Nepal in a way that would not affect Nepal’s economy. The Association Chair and Honorary Consul General to Germany Ram Pratap Thapa said that the webinar aimed to collect monetary assistances by coordinating with NGOs in Germany to deal with health problems in Nepal caused by the infection. President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association Foundation Jiba Lamichhane informed that there had been a call for assistances for Nepal through chapters of the NRNA across the globe and health equipment had been supplied from China and Oman.  Representatives of many participating NGOs in Germany said that they were ready to provide assistances to Nepal and urged the concerned authority to manage flights for the supply.

India's coronavirus crisis intensifies as nations pledge aid

INDIA, April 26: India's new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid to fight the crisis overwhelming its hospitals.

Germany's Ginter leaves Dortmund for Gladbach

Germany international Matthias Ginter has agreed to join Borussia Moenchengladbach from Borussia Dortmund, pending a medical later on Tuesday, the Bundesliga clubs said.