गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Health Ministry directs construction of temporary health institutions at local level Nepal Health Ministry directs construction of temporary health institutions at local level KathmanduPati September 09, 2020 File Photo KATHMANDU : The Ministry of Health and Population has directed 649 local levels lacking health institutions to construct temporary five-bed hospitals each. The direction comes through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration acting on a Cabinet decision in this regard on August 29, amidst the health institutions at local levels lacking beds to admit COVID-19 infected patients. This directive is towards the treatment of those infected and to prevent and control the infection, said the Ministry’s co-spokesperson Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari. So far, there are 48,138 infected people in the country. Of them, 32,964 have recovered from the infection and 306 have succumbed to the disease. Local levels will decide on how to manage such hospitals and their operation. Each of the health institutions will have two doctors, two nurses and an office assistant. The Ministry will provide an additional budget based on the progress of the hospitals, said Dr. Adhikari. It has been providing Rs 200,000 to each bed of the hospitals through the Treasury and Comptroller General Office. Write your comments RELATED NEWS NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in… Monthly allowance of Rs.2,000 for unemployed graduates from Madhesh Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola,silver up Rs… NPL 2025: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos competing today Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election2 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment3 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident4 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING CIAA summons Bijaya Prakash Mishra over alleged negotiation for Rs 700-million bribe with former Minister Baskota Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan now coronavirus free Siwakoti appointed as Nepal’s Trade Advisor by Canadian Trade Commission Services Mini stadium being constructed in Hetauda Borders to remain closed until mid October China-developed COVID-19 vaccine ready to go onto market this Dec Nepal’s population reaches 29.1 million Nepal-India Foreign Secretary-level meeting agrees to resolve issues through dialogue
