Underpaid and overworked, private hospital nurses demand pay parity
Summary
Private hospital nurses across Nepal are protesting against low salaries and labor exploitation, demanding equal pay to their counterparts in state-run health facilities. Despite government directives, most private institutions have not complied with pay parity for nurses.
Key Points
- Private hospital nurses in Nepal are demanding salaries on par with state-run health institution nurses.
- Many nurses receive very low wages, with some fresh graduates working without pay.
- Nurses face health risks from infectious diseases and yet are underpaid and lack adequate benefits.
- A government committee has been formed to review and recommend policies to ensure minimum salaries and allowances for nurses.
