Nurse Jyoti Ranabhat Continues Hunger Strike for 15 Demands; Health Deteriorates
Summary
Nurse Jyoti Ranabhat continues her hunger strike demanding reforms and fair wages for nurses and midwives in Nepal, with her health deteriorating on the fourth day. The government has been unresponsive, raising concerns from nursing associations.
Key Points
- Nurse Jyoti Ranabhat has been on a hunger strike since August 1 demanding 15 reforms for nurses and midwives including fair wages and labor rights.
- Her health is deteriorating with low sugar levels and blood pressure, yet she refuses ICU admission and medication.
- Government talks with Ranabhat ended inconclusively, with criticism that officials lacked a concrete action plan.
- The Nepal Nursing Association urges immediate implementation of agreements on nurses' rights to prevent further health sector complications.
