Ministry of Health Directs Hospitals to Operate OPD Services on Public Holidays
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has directed hospitals to maintain OPD services on Sundays despite them being public holidays, ensuring continuous healthcare access.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed hospitals to operate OPD services on Sundays despite government-declared public holidays.
- Hospitals should manage Sunday OPD based on workload and staff availability, granting compensatory leave if needed.
- Provincial hospitals are also required to follow this directive, with coordination from provincial health ministries.
- The directive aims to ensure uninterrupted access to essential healthcare services for the public.
