Nursing Association of Nepal urges enforcement of minimum pay directive for nurses
Summary
The Nursing Association of Nepal urges immediate enforcement of the government's minimum wage directive as many nurses continue to receive less than the mandated salary.
Key Points
- The Nursing Association of Nepal called for immediate enforcement of the government’s minimum pay directive for nurses.
- The directive mandates all health institutions to pay nurses a minimum salary of Rs34,000 starting October 13.
- Many nurses are still receiving salaries as low as Rs15,000 despite the directive.
- The failure to implement the directive has caused frustration among nurses across various hospital types nationwide.
