Govt orders OPD open today despite holiday; NMA pushes back
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has ordered government hospitals to keep outpatient services open on a public holiday, but the Nepal Medical Association opposes this move.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population directed all government hospitals to operate outpatient departments on a public holiday.
- This directive was aimed at preventing disruption of healthcare services during the holiday period.
- The Nepal Medical Association criticized the order, stating it was unfair to healthcare workers on International Labour Day.
- The NMA demands that the Ministry withdraw the notice to allow healthcare workers to observe the holiday without operating OPD services.
