KATHMANDU, Feb. 11 -- The Government of Nepal has contributed USD 11,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) for its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a vital funding mechanism designed to help member countries in the region prepare for and respond to health emergencies.

On Monday, the WHO South-East Asia Region expressed gratitude to Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population for the generous contribution of Rs 1.5 million to SEARHEF. The organization hailed it as a reflection of Nepal's commitment, ownership, and support for SEARHEF, which is managed transparently by WHO for the benefit of member countries in the region.

"WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to SEARHEF. Nepal has championed the regional heal...