Doctors end protest after shutting down health services across Nepal for two days
Summary
Nepal Medical Association ended a two-day nationwide strike shutting down hospital services except emergencies after reaching a five-point agreement with the government following an attack on doctors at Narayani Hospital, Birgunj.
Key Points
- Nepal Medical Association called off its two-day nationwide strike after reaching a five-point agreement with the government.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs will take legal action against those involved in the assault and vandalism at Narayani Hospital, Birgunj.
- Amendments to the Health Workers and Health Institutions Security Act and the National Penal Code will be proposed in the Parliament.
- Committees will be formed to amend the Consumer Protection Act and review past agreements with the Nepal Medical Association.
- Emergency departments experienced overcrowding during the strike as outpatient services were halted, increasing patient risk and workload.
