KMC launches home-based health services for seniors over 70
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched home-based health care services for citizens aged 70 and over, including medical check-ups and hospital transportation for critical cases.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started providing basic health care and regular medical check-ups at home for seniors aged 70 and above.
- The program includes health assessments, promotion support, routine check-ups, essential medicines, and medical consultations.
- The metropolis will arrange transportation to hospitals for critically ill elderly patients when necessary.
- Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol announced that health care for the elderly will no longer be limited to hospitals, emphasizing doorstep delivery of vital services.
