Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through Saturday-Sunday holidays
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed hospitals in Nepal to maintain 24-hour emergency services and uninterrupted patient care during the new weekend holidays on Saturdays and Sundays.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals to maintain uninterrupted patient care and 24-hour emergency services during the new two-day weekend holidays.
- Hospitals are required to reschedule any pre-scheduled Sunday surgeries and review residual cases to ensure continuity of care.
- Hospitals must facilitate easy patient referrals and keep ambulances on standby during holiday periods.
- The ministry plans to strengthen health services following the Organisation and Management survey in compliance with the Hospital Reform Action Plan, 2082.
