Kathmandu, May 6 (RSS): The Ministry of Health and
Population is preparing to implement a two-day public holiday provision in
health institutions as well.
A few days ago, the government had
decided to give a public holiday twice a week: Saturday and Sunday beginning
from May 15.
According to Ministry secretary Dr
Roshan Pokhrel, the provision is applicable to hospitals as well. “But we are
discussing alternatives as well for the convenience of probable patients requiring
healthcare services during public holidays.