New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma prioritizes mental health, pledges transparency
Summary
Dr. Sudha Sharma takes charge as Nepal's Health Minister, prioritizing mental health, promising transparency, and addressing corruption and nurses' pay issues.
Key Points
- Dr. Sudha Sharma assumed office as Minister for Health and Population.
- She prioritized mental health and psychological counseling for Gen Z protest victims.
- Dr. Sharma pledged transparency to eliminate corruption in the health sector.
- Plans include securing budget for free health insurance for martyrs' families and resolving nurses' pay concerns through dialogue.
