Hospital canteens found selling substandard, expired food in Kathmandu
Summary
State-run hospital canteens in Kathmandu are selling substandard and expired food, with poor hygiene and pest control, putting patients at health risk.
Key Points
- Canteens inside Kathmandu state-run hospitals have poor hygiene and food quality issues.
- Cooking oil in several canteens exceeded acceptable total polar material (TPM) standards.
- Expired food and beverages were found and destroyed during inspections.
- Consumer activists demand legal action and hospital accountability for food safety lapses.
