Dr Govinda KC begins 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding health, medical education reforms
Summary
Dr Govinda KC has commenced his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding reforms in Nepal's medical education and public health sectors, including enforcement of the National Medical Education Act and non-profit medical education by 2028.
Key Points
- Dr Govinda KC began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi to demand reforms in medical education and public health.
- He accuses the government of failing to implement the National Medical Education Act, 2018, aiming for non-profit medical education by 2028.
- Dr KC demands annulment of appointments made to Shahid Dasharath Chand Medical University and Medical Education Commission.
- He calls for withdrawal of decisions that reduce scholarships and increase private medical college seats without proper standards.
- Dr KC also demands action against those responsible for past violence and impartial investigations into corruption since the 1990 People's Movement.
