Running OPD on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says NMA
Summary
The Nepal Medical Association opposes the Ministry of Health's directive to run OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower, citing risks to service quality and unfair leave policies for health workers.
Key Points
- The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has objected to the Ministry of Health's directive to keep OPD services open on Sundays without officially deployed manpower.
- Doctors and health workers already provide round-the-clock services including emergency duties that should not be counted as leave.
- NMA warned that without scientific workforce management, the directive could compromise the quality of healthcare services.
- The association called for rescinding the directive and warned of possible collective action by health workers if forced to expand services without support.
