Saturday, December 6th, 2025

Government to take action against hospitals forcing patients to arrive with oxygen



KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to take action against health facilities found setting conditions for receiving patients.

The Ministry has urged hospitals not to demand patients or visitors for oxygen cylinders of their own.

Some hospitals are found compelling patients to bring oxygen cylinders of their own in order to receive treatment, said Ministry Joint-Spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari.

The Ministry claimed that it has ensured oxygen supply to hospitals as per the need being based on the data of patients and patients reaching hospitals are expected to get it if needed.
RSS

Publish Date : 19 May 2021 16:25 PM

Four-hour power cut in key Kathmandu areas as NEA resumes underground line work

KATHMANDU: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced scheduled power cuts

Kanti Highway to remain closed for maintenance from today

LALITPUR: Kanti Highway will remain closed for two months starting

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Kathmandu Valley sees sharp drop in minimum temperature

KATHMANDU: The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley fell significantly

NRB publishes today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published today’s foreign exchange