The government is intensifying screening and health assessments for the homeless and landless populations as it removes unplanned settlements in the Kathmandu Valley. At the Dasharath Rangashala in Tripureshwor, a desk has been set up to accurately identify the truly homeless individuals. Medical teams are providing physical and mental health services as well as psychosocial counseling. (April 25, Kathmandu)
Following the clearance of various informal settlements along the riverbanks on Saturday morning, the government has initiated screening processes for homeless and landless people. With the establishment of a desk at the Dasharath Rangashala in Tripureshwor, authorities are identifying genuine homeless individuals. Medical teams present at the venue are delivering physical and mental health care to those who have arrived.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers reported that the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has deployed medical teams to conduct health assessments. So far, six individuals with low blood pressure—four men and two women—have been treated. Additionally, health services were provided to two men with back and joint pain, eighteen men and six women experiencing headaches, two pregnant women, one individual with cuts and injuries, and twelve others with various issues.
Psychosocial counseling has been offered to women in polygamous marriages, women without fathers, school-age children, and employed guardians who sought help for mental health challenges. Concerns primarily relate to family and employment issues, mental stress, and questions about how to continue children’s education, according to Rishiprasad Bhusal, focal person for epidemic prevention and control programs at the Department of Health.
