Health Minister vows assistance to Miklajung Hospital

Pathari, Aug 23: Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has vowed assistance to the Miklajung Hospital of Morang.

Minister Paudel inaugurated a child-friendly hospital building and pledged the government’s support for necessary equipment and other facilities here on Saturday. He shared that the government had agreed with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to set up laboratories at 100 health facilities across the country.

One among them will be Miklajung Hospital, he added. The government has prioritised expansion of health services in remote and rural areas, the Minister reminded. The building was a joint initiative of the federal and local governments that shared the investment of Rs 19.8 million for the construction.