KATHMANDU, Nov. 19 -- The Ministry of Health and Population has said it will take action against the government hospitals not providing treatment to coronavirus-infected people free of cost.

Joint spokesperson for the Ministry, Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari shared that action would be taken against the government hospitals not carrying out treatment of coronavirus infected people as per the decision of the government.

Saying that the government has already sent circulars and directed all public hospitals to provide treatment to COVID-19 infected people free of cost, Adhikari said the Ministry has decided to treat coronavirus-infected people with symptoms free of cost after amending an ordinance regarding providing grant to hospitals carrying ...