Government Hospitals Ordered to Operate OPD Services Nationwide
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has ordered all government hospitals in Nepal to operate OPD services on a public holiday to ensure uninterrupted patient care. The Nepal Medical Association opposed this decision, citing the rights of health workers to holidays.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population directed all government hospitals to operate OPD services on April 18 despite the public holiday.
- The decision aims to prevent inconvenience to patients due to continuous public holidays.
- The Nepal Medical Association objected to this order, calling it impractical and unfair to doctors and health workers.
- The association emphasized that emergency services remain operational on holidays while OPD services are not essential and can be closed for 1-2 days.
