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SHIMLA: Residents of Lahaul-Spiti want political parties to include better medical facilities, telephone connectivity and road connectivity in the election manifestos. Prem Katoch, president of society, said that medical and healthcare facilities available in the district are worst in the state. He said that posting of specialist doctors should be ensured at least in the district hospital. Prem further said political parties should promise providing at least one snow scooter each at the district hospital and all primary health centres for emergent evacuation of patients from their homes to the nearest health centres. He said there should be a provision of a heli ambulance..