Hospitals told to continue essential services during Dashain holidays

Summary

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has directed federal and provincial hospitals to keep essential services running throughout the Dashain holidays. Hospitals must provide uninterrupted emergency care, emergency surgeries, maternity services and intensive care with adequate staffing.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has told federal and provincial hospitals to continue essential healthcare services during the Dashain holidays.
  • Hospitals must maintain uninterrupted emergency care, emergency surgeries, maternity services and intensive care.
  • The ministry has instructed hospitals to deploy enough health workers throughout the holiday period.
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