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Lawmakers Urge Government Action on Healthcare, Disaster Response, and Road Safety

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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on the government to address critical issues including the implementation of healthcare services, disaster management, squatter rehabilitation, and road safety. Concerns were raised about shortages of essential medical supplies at Bhim Hospital and the potential threat of Ebola virus infection, prompting calls for precautionary measures.

  • Lawmaker Gyanu Paudel highlighted a shortage of anti-rabies vaccines, snakebite treatment medicines, and other life-saving drugs at Bhim Hospital in Rupandehi.
  • Khadak Bahadur Budha demanded timely management of genuine squatters and communities affected by natural disasters, along with the restoration of damaged infrastructure.
  • Arjun Kumar Karki urged the government to take the potential threat of Ebola virus infection seriously, citing concerns from the World Health Organization.
  • Sajida Khatun Siddiki expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents and called for strengthened road safety measures.
  • Samina Miya requested the postponement of examinations scheduled during the Bakra Eid festival due to cultural and religious sensitivity.

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