Nurses Protest in Support of Jyoti Ranabhat's Strike

Summary

Nurses from the Kathmandu Valley have protested in support of Jyoti Ranabhat, who has been on a hunger strike demanding an end to minimum wage and labor exploitation along with other 15-point demands. She is being treated in the ICU at Bir Hospital as her health condition worsens, while several health associations have voiced solidarity with her protest.

Key Points
  • Nurses gathered at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu Valley to support Jyoti Ranabhat's hunger strike.
  • Ranabhat has been on hunger strike since Shrawan 14 with 15-point demands, including an end to minimum wage and labor exploitation.
  • Her health has been deteriorating and she is now admitted to the ICU at Bir Hospital.
  • Several health-related associations, including the Dental Science Hygienist Association of Nepal and Nepal Public Health Association, have backed her protest.
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