Nurses announce nationwide protest program beginning today
Summary
The Nepal Nursing Association has announced a nationwide protest starting October 21, including black armband demonstrations and work stoppages in nursing services except emergencies.
Key Points
- The Nepal Nursing Association announced a protest program starting from October 21 to 28 with nurses wearing black armbands during duties.
- From October 29 to November 4, nursing services except emergency care will be halted for two hours daily from 10 AM to 12 PM.
- The protest arises due to dissatisfaction with low wages and labor exploitation, especially in private hospitals and medical colleges.
- Further protest schedules will be announced based on a task force report expected by November 4.
