Dispite the government claim that all-out efforts are being made to contain the A/H1N1 flu in Nepal, the virus seems to be spreading rapidly across the country, according to Saturday's The Kathmandu Post, Xinhua reported.
   Earlier, there were 44 confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu, all of whom had either travelled abroad or contacted with foreigners.
   "But now three cases have been confirmed, and the patients had neither a history of travel nor contact with confirmed patients," said Dr. Jitendra Man Shrestha, Deputy Coordinator at Avian Influenza Control Project, under the Ministry of Health.
   The ministry has directed all major hospitals in the country to treat the flu patients.
   According to Health Ministry secretary Dr. Sudha Sharma, the World Health Organization has agreed to provide vaccines for medics involved in treatment in the first stage to boost their morale and encourage them.
   Sudha Sharma said the government is looking to run community based programs as an alternative to the health desks at the border area.