Kathmadnu, March 3 -- The Bir Hospital said it has formed a 26-member rapid response team to handle medical emergencies and disaster-related incidents during the March 5 parliamentary election.

The step of the hospital is in line with the instruction by the Health Emergency Operation Centre of the Ministry of Health and Population, which has directed all hospitals across the country to remain on standby to deal with possible medical emergencies.

"We have formed a 26-member rapid response team, which comprises consultant doctors, health assistants, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, among others," said Dr Dilip Sharma, director at the hospital. "A rapid response team is required to deal with possible medical emergencies, as most health wor...