Doctors and equipments to be mobilised to control cholera in Birgunj: PM Oli

Kathmandu, Aug 29: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli asserted that doctors and health equipment of all four security agencies, including the Nepali Army, will be mobilised to prevent and control the cholera epidemic in Birgunj, Parsa.     

Addressing the House of Representatives' meeting on Friday, PM Oli expressed his confidence that the outbreak of cholera would be contained as he informed, today's cabinet meeting had made a decision on this regard.     

Expressing sorrow over the demise of three people due to the cholera epidemic, the Head of the Government shared that the government was making every effort to control the epidemic.     

According to him, an investigation was underway to identify the source of the infection.     

PM Oli further mentioned that arrangements have been made to sensitise the public about the diarrheal infection and for the treatment of cholera patients.     

He also apprised the parliament that cholera patients were being treated for free of cost in Narayani Hospital as well as other private hospitals in Parsa district. (RSS)