Two-day weekend at government hospitals from next week sparks alarm for surgery patients
Summary
The introduction of a two-day weekend in government hospitals to address the fuel crisis is causing concerns over delays in surgeries, impacting poor patients who already face long waiting times.
Key Points
- Government hospitals in Kathmandu Valley are set to implement a two-day weekend to manage the ongoing fuel crisis.
- Surgery waiting times at major hospitals like Bir Hospital can be up to a year for some procedures, including urology.
- The policy is expected to worsen delays for patients, especially affecting those who cannot afford private care.
- The Ministry of Health affirms emergency services will remain operational despite the new weekend policy.
