Lawmakers Urge Government to Protect Rural Economy from Infectious Diseases
Summary
Lawmakers have urged the government to strengthen animal disease control, improve compensation for farmers, and build a more scientific rural health system. They also called for modern laboratories, better quarantine at border points, and faster insurance and relief payments during epidemics.
Key Points
- Lawmakers discussed the Infectious Animal Disease Control Bill, 2083 in the House of Representatives and pressed for stronger protection of the rural economy.
- Ashok Kumar Chaudhary cited heavy losses from bird flu, lumpy skin, and African swine fever and called for modern laboratories in all seven provinces and the One Health concept.
- Ramesh Kumar Malla urged disease-free zones, stronger border quarantine, and an end to delays in insurance payments.
- Gangalakshmi Awale asked for technical access up to the ward level and faster, science-based compensation and relief for farmers.
