Nepali Congress sets up health desk with 30 health workers for 15th General Convention

Kathmandu, October 3, 2026 — The Nepali Congress has set up a health desk staffed by 30 health workers to provide medical services to delegates attending its 15th General Convention.

According to Dr Kedar Narsingh KC, coordinator of the Health Committee under the convention organizing committee, the health desk has been established on the western side of Khula Manch, where the convention is being held.

The health desk will have five stalls and provide general health checkups and emergency medical services.

KC, who is also a Nepali Congress central member, said the health desk will operate in two shifts. Eight doctors, paramedics and nurses will be assigned to the desk, while free services will include blood pressure and blood sugar checks, paracetamol, oral rehydration solution and medicines for wounds and injuries.

Arrangements have also been made to take delegates to Bir Hospital, the National Trauma Center or BP Memorial Hospital in Basundhara if they require immediate hospital treatment. Two ambulances will remain on standby at the convention venue for this purpose.

KC said an on-call service has also been arranged for delegates requiring medical assistance at night. If a delegate staying at a hotel experiences a health problem, medical personnel will also visit the hotel to provide a health checkup.

Shobha Upreti Kharel, deputy general secretary of the Nepal Health Workers Association, said both Ayurvedic and allopathic services will be available at the health desk. According to her, essential medicines will also be available at the desk.