Doctors’ strike: All services except emergency shut down across Nepal (Photos)
Summary
The Nepal Medical Association has shut down all health services except emergency care across Nepal in protest against government inaction following an attack on healthcare workers.
Key Points
- The Nepal Medical Association continued its nationwide strike, shutting down all health services except emergency care.
- The strike was in response to the government's perceived apathy towards assaults on doctors and vandalism at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.
- Outpatient services, routine check-ups, and scheduled surgeries have been severely disrupted nationwide.
- Patients are facing hardships with heavy crowds at major public hospitals and calls for the government to address doctors' demands.
