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Chairman 6 GRRA (Nepal) presenting a donation from the Association to the Headmaster of Shree Kalika Secondary School, Tiplyang
LETTER FROM NEPAL
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BY CHAIRMAN 6 GRRA (NEPAL)
he coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the economy and lives of many people across the world and Nepal has not been spared. With various travel restrictions in country and globally, many Gurkha ILR holders found it impossible to get to the UK in time to comply with the immigration regulations. Thus, many families have been unable to meet other family members for almost two years. Nepal, with very limited resources, has been struggling to contain the pandemic and vaccinate its population against this dreadful disease. At the onset of the outbreak, the country was severely overwhelmed due to a lack of vaccines, oxygen ventilators, hospital spaces and lifesaving equipment. Gradually, with support
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from our neighbours, and other friendly countries, a disaster was averted. Large stocks of vaccines and other related paraphernalia have now been received. Today, vaccination drives are ongoing, a large number of Nepalis have received their first and second doses, and some are in the process of getting their booster as well. Unfortunately, there are still many in the remote areas of the country waiting for their first jab. The Omicron variant is also making its presence felt and the government is reintroducing various restrictions on travel and gatherings to stem the spread of this deadly virus. On Saturday 20 March 2021, the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at Gurkha Haven in Pokhara
