Government ending syndicate on medical screening for migrant
Summary
The government has launched a new process to enlist health institutions for medical examinations of Nepali migrant workers, aiming to end the syndicate controlling health screenings.
Key Points
- The government has started a new enlistment process for health institutions to conduct medical screenings of Nepali migrant workers.
- This initiative follows a ministerial decision made on March 31 and is regulated by 2015 directives.
- Previously, a few private clinics monopolized mandatory health certificates for workers traveling abroad.
- The new process aims to increase competition, transparency, and access in the foreign employment medical screening sector.
