KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said the government will provide free treatment to those injured in the earthquake that took its toll on Jajarkot and Rukum Paschim districts Late Friday night.

Teams of health and medical workers along with medicine were mobilized to the quake-affected places, Minister Basnet said, adding that an additional team is also ready for further treatment.

"The government provides free treatment to the injured. If the treatment is not possible at the local level and in district hospitals, the injured people will be airlifted to modern hospitals," Minister Basnet vowed.

He further said that the ministry was discussing with experts how the treatment could be ensured effectively during the crisis.

(RSS)

 
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