NMA urges govt to ensure Dr KC’s safety
Summary
The Nepal Medical Association has urged the government to ensure the safety of Dr Govinda KC, who is on a hunger strike demanding reforms in medical education and implementation of past agreements. His health has worsened after eight days of fasting and he has been admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- The Nepal Medical Association has asked the government to take immediate steps to safeguard Dr Govinda KC’s life.
- Dr KC is on a hunger strike demanding correction of wrongful appointments and implementation of past agreements.
- The association says his health has developed serious complications after eight days of fasting.
- Dr KC was brought from Ilam to Kathmandu and admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.
