Kathmandu

Govt will ensure treatment for all injured in disasters: Health Minister

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Hemkumari Tolangel, a one-month postpartum mother from of Teenpatan Rural Municipality-1, Sindhuli, was rescued by a Nepal Army helicopter and brought to Dhulikhel, where a sense of relief was visible on her face. She was stranded on her way to Kathmandu three days ago due to a road collapse caused by flooding at Mangaltaar in Roshi Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, along the BP Highway. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3

The Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has stated that no one injured in the recent disasters will be denied medical treatment, as the government is fully prepared to provide care.

'Irrespective of the severity of their injuries, the government is ready to treat all those who have suffered in the disasters that have occurred across various parts of the country,' Minister Paudel said while reviewing the conditions of patients at the National Trauma Centre. He assured that the injured would receive treatment free of charge.

Minister Paudel emphasized that health institutions must deliver services in such critical situations, suggesting that hospitals should facilitate the transportation of critically injured patients.

Additionally, the Minister discussed the importance of ensuring access to clean drinking water in the aftermath of the disaster, which could lead to disease and epidemics. He indicated that discussions with the relevant ministry are ongoing in this regard.

According to the Minister, the government plans to organize health camps in flood-affected areas, and coordination with local and provincial authorities will be established for effective operations.

As of now, 24 individuals have received treatment at the Trauma Centre, with 13 discharged after their recovery, and some having undergone surgery.