Nepal is being overwhelmed by Covid. We need help | KP Sharma Oli

There are deep bonds between our nations, and so I appeal to the UK, chair of the G7, for urgent assistance

• KP Sharma Oli is the prime minister of Nepal

As I write this, my country is battling a new and brutal wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise in the number of infections poses a serious challenge to our brave doctors, nurses, other care providers, citizen volunteers and the entire health service system.

Nepal's history is one of hardship and struggle, yet this pandemic is pushing even us to our limits. The number of infections is straining the healthcare system; it has become tough to provide patients with the hospital beds that they need.