Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- Thousands of doses of childhood vaccines have been destroyed after several health facilities, including cold chain storage units, in arson attacks during last week's anti-corruption demonstrations across the country.

At least 13 cold chain units, including vaccine sub centers, which stored thousands of doses of childhood vaccines, were destroyed, when protesters unleashed their fury on government offices.

According to a preliminary report, at least 37 health facilities have been completely destroyed by the protesters.

"We are still accessing the damage," said Dr Abhiyan Gautam, chief of the Immunisation Section at the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services. "At least 13 cold chain units a...