Kathmandu, March 30
Cancer and kidney patients have been facing difficulty after the government put Nepal under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. Due to lack of transportation services, it has been difficult for them to get dialysis or chemotherapy radiation, along with regular health services.
Some of the relatives of patients suffering from cancer and kidney ailments THT spoke to said they were unable to visit hospitals.
“There are no vehicles. None of the taxi drivers are willing to take us to the hospital. There are limited ambulances. Today, after multiple requests, a taxi driver helped me bring my mother to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. She has been admitted to the hospital for her second cycle of chemotherapy,” said Arbindra Thapa, a resident of Sunakothi.
“Though we have admitted her, I am facing difficulty with transportation. It is difficult for me to take food to her. The canteen in the hospital is closed. We need to provide proper diet to the patient,” added Thapa.
Hospitals have also limited services in view of the coronavirus spread. After the government directed hospitals to shut out-patient department services to help prevent spread of coronavirus, chronic and immune compromised patients have not been able to get their health checked.
“My wife needs radiotherapy. Her tenth cycle has been completed. She needs 20 more cycl
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