Six Health Science Institutes Face Leadership Void Despite Vice-Chancellor Appointments
Summary
Six health science institutes across Nepal have appointed vice-chancellors but still lack key officials such as deans, registrars, rectors, and directors, creating uncertainty over governance and academic operations. The leadership gaps are affecting council meetings, budget approvals, and other institutional functions.
Key Points
- Vice-chancellors have been appointed in six health science institutes, but most other top posts remain vacant.
- The missing officials are slowing governance tasks such as executive council meetings, senate meetings, budget approvals, and policy decisions.
- Institutes affected include BP Koirala Health Science Institute, National Medical Education Academy, Patan, Karnali, Pokhara, and Rapti Health Science Institute.
- The government used an open and transparent selection procedure to appoint the vice-chancellors on June 24.
