Health Professional Associations Demand Investigation into Assault Incident
Summary
Professional health associations have demanded a factual investigation and legal action after a woman allegedly assaulted a health worker at Thapa Polyclinic in Kohalpur, Banke. They warned that such incidents could demoralize health workers and disrupt health service delivery.
Key Points
- A video of a woman slapping a health worker at Thapa Polyclinic in Kohalpur, Banke, has gone viral on social media.
- The woman allegedly assaulted the worker after accusing them of mistreating a young woman who came for a health check-up.
- The Nepal Medical Association and three other professional bodies issued a joint statement demanding a fair investigation and legal action against those found guilty.
- The associations said workplace assaults based on one-sided accusations could undermine morale in the health sector and affect service delivery.
