EC issues directive to provide primary health care services at voting centres
Summary
The Election Commission has directed responsible bodies to provide primary healthcare services and emergency medical support at all polling centres during the House of Representatives election on March 5.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has directed that primary health care services be available at all voting centres for the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- Health workers, doctors, and medicines must be kept ready in hospitals and health institutions nationwide for emergency and essential services.
- The Commission called for arrangements to support primary health care needs of election staff, security personnel, and vulnerable voters including the disabled and elderly.
- The Election Commission coordinated with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and the Ministry of Health and Population for necessary health support at all local levels.
