Morang Administration Seals Seven Eye Treatment Centers Operating Without Permits
Summary
Morang’s District Administration Office has sealed seven eye hospitals and treatment centers in Biratnagar after finding they were operating without proper permits and, in some cases, offering services beyond their authorized scope. The action has triggered a dispute between provincial and district authorities over jurisdiction and regulation of health institutions.
Key Points
- The Morang District Administration Office sealed branches of seven eye hospitals and treatment centers in Biratnagar after an inspection found permit and standard violations.
- Officials said several facilities registered as eye treatment centers were operating as full hospitals, with unauthorized labs, pharmacies and ENT services.
- Koshi Province health officials criticized the district administration’s action, saying regulation of such institutions falls under provincial jurisdiction and that the move lacked coordination.
- The controversy has raised questions about the legality of permits issued by the Koshi Province Health Directorate and the standards required for eye hospitals.
