Dr. Kadir Alam Appointed Chairman of Nepal Pharmacy Council

Summary

Dr. Kadir Alam has been appointed chairman of the Nepal Pharmacy Council after a competitive selection process. Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta administered the oath and urged the council to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability, and pharmacy regulation.

Key Points
  • The Government of Nepal appointed Dr. Kadir Alam as the new Chairman of the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
  • Dr. Alam took the oath of office and secrecy in the presence of Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta.
  • Minister Mehta called for better operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the council.
  • She also stressed stronger regulation of pharmacy education and improved medicine services.
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