Kathmandu, September 30
The federal government has directed hospitals and health facilities to remain open throughout the festive holidays of Dashain and Tihar.
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has requested local governments to open the health facilities running under them during the festivals. The ministry has sent an 11-point circulation to the local units.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Population had requested the Ministry of Federal Affairs to make sure that the hospitals remain open during the vacation.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry also told the Federal Affairs Ministry to make sure that local district management committees are standby, all pharmacies and ambulance services are open 24 hours and health facilities near highways are more prepared to handle emergency cases.
