Nepal Medical Association Welcomes Two-Day Weekend Policy, Demands Inclusion for Health Workers
Summary
Nepal Medical Association supports the government's two-day weekend policy and urges its application to doctors and health workers to ensure adequate rest and improve service quality.
Key Points
- Nepal Medical Association welcomes the government's adoption of a two-day weekend policy across the country.
- The association demands mandatory inclusion of doctors and health workers in the two-day holiday scheme.
- Health professionals often work between 24 to 72 continuous hours, exceeding the International Labour Organization's 42-hour work week standard.
- The NMA believes that adequate rest for health workers will enhance their performance and service delivery to patients.
