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The one percent that saves lives

Jul 22, 2026 3 mins read
The one percent that saves lives

A mid-level officer earning a basic salary of Nu 30,000 contributes Nu 300 every month through the mandatory one percent health contribution. That amount alone is enough to provide four doses of the pentavalent vaccine, protecting four newborns against five life-threatening diseases.

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