KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has mandated that hospitals and health facilities maintain health workers on standby for the upcoming House of Representatives elections set for March 5.

Emphasizing that the administrative processes for the elections are proceeding as per the Commission’s approved schedule, the Commission has ordered that provisions be made for emergency health assistance at polling stations for staff, security forces, and voters who may require it during the elections, said Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, Joint Secretary and spokesperson for the Commission.

He mentioned that the Commission has sought necessary support from all local levels via the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.

Additionally, the Commission has communicated with the Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration to ensure that doctors, health workers, and medical supplies are prepared in hospitals and health facilities nationwide to deliver essential and emergency medical services.