Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded
Summary
Doctors nationwide have halted non-emergency services in protest, leaving thousands of patients stranded across Nepal, including 15,000–20,000 daily OPD visitors in Kathmandu Valley hospitals.
Key Points
- Doctors across Nepal have stopped providing non-emergency services as part of a protest.
- Thousands of patients are left stranded due to the strike.
- Kathmandu Valley hospitals typically see 15,000–20,000 OPD patients daily.
- Both private and government hospitals in the Valley are affected by the strike.
