Communist Party MP Ramesh Malla Highlights Critical State of Nepal's Health Sector
Summary
Ramesh Malla has warned that Nepal’s health sector is in a serious state, citing leadership vacancies, stalled procurement, and deteriorating public hospital services. He said patients are being forced to buy basic supplies while equipment failures and doctor shortages continue to disrupt care.
Key Points
- Ramesh Malla told a parliamentary committee that Nepal’s public health system is suffering from poor leadership and weakening access to care.
- He said multiple health bodies and federal hospitals have remained without office bearers after an ordinance removed officials en masse.
- Malla cited Bir Hospital, Bheri Hospital, and shortages in Karnali as examples of stalled procurement, broken equipment, and vacant doctor posts.
- He urged the government to adopt a concrete policy and accused it of creating an institutional crisis in the health sector.
