Health services in Achham local unit hit following federal order to end contract appointments
Summary
The termination of contract-based health workers in Mellekh Rural Municipality, Achham, has led to the closure of the eye treatment centre and reduced services at the local hospital and birthing centre.
Key Points
- Mellekh Rural Municipality terminated contracts of 27 health workers, leading to severe disruption in healthcare services.
- The eye treatment centre has shut down due to lack of staff after contract terminations.
- Services at the basic hospital are drastically reduced, with no MBBS doctor-led services available.
- A committee has been formed to address the potential removal of 87 contract teachers to prevent school closures.
