KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokharel has said the private hospitals charging higher to coronavirus-infected patients will face action.

“Private hospitals should provide treatment to patients at the government-determined costs. Those charging higher are subject to action. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has also warned action following complaints against health facilities arbitrarily charging patients with exorbitant prices,” he said while talking to media at his office in Singha Durbar on Thursday.

Covid-19 patients are receiving free treatment at government hospitals.