KMC to examine the health of bedridden elderly people
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is preparing to deploy health workers to provide home healthcare services, including examinations and pneumonia vaccinations, to bedridden elderly residents aged above 70. The initiative aims to address multiple health problems and raise awareness about mental health and cancer screening.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City plans to deploy health workers to provide home healthcare to bedridden elderly aged above 70.
- Health workers will examine patients and recommend doctors' care if necessary, also conducting a feasibility study for future planning.
- Over 5,000 elderly residents have been vaccinated against pneumonia to reduce lung infections during winter.
- An awareness drive on mental health and free cervical cancer screening at selected hospitals are planned for early 2024.
