KATHMANDU: The government has directed authorities to establish breastfeeding and baby care rooms at all airports across the country, including Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), within 24 hours.
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has also instructed that such facilities be properly managed, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and privacy. Airports have further been directed to operate primary care rooms for sick and passengers with special needs.
The ministry has called for airport sanitation to be maintained in line with international standards, including the implementation of a daily hygiene logbook system and adherence to guidelines set by the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. It has also instructed that free sanitary pads be made available in women’s restrooms.
The directive, issued by Ministry Secretary Mukunda Prasad Niraula, also emphasizes strict implementation and regular reporting to the ministry. It notes that earlier instructions had not been effectively implemented, prompting renewed action.
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