Govinda KC flown to Kathmandu as health deteriorates during hunger strike
Summary
Govinda KC was flown to Kathmandu by Nepali Army helicopter after his health deteriorated during his 25th hunger strike in Ilam. He is demanding action on medical education reforms, including withdrawal of seat allocations at the Martyr Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences and implementation of long-pending agreements.
Key Points
- Govinda KC’s condition worsened during his 25th hunger strike in Ilam and he was transferred to Kathmandu for further treatment.
- Doctors said his blood sugar dropped dangerously low and his condition had become critical.
- He is protesting decisions on medical seat allocations, inadequate infrastructure, and delays in implementing past agreements on health science institutions.
- The government says it has formed a task force to implement earlier agreements with KC, but he alleges the authorities have stalled reforms.
