Kathmandu May 29 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has vowed to vaccinate all citizens against COVID-19 and control the epidemic.

Addressing the gathering on Friday, Prime Minister Oli said that the first dose will be administered and the second dose will be awaited. Noting that the unequal distribution of vaccines has affected the overall plans of developing countries, he stressed on global cooperation in this regard.

Stating that an integrated and coordinated and comprehensive national policy is needed for the prevention and control of the epidemic, Prime Minister Oli said that the ban was for the safety of the lives of the people. He also said that strict action would be taken against any attack on the health workers working in the service of the patients.