Nepal Medical Education Protest 2026
Dr Govinda KC launches hunger strike for medical education reform
What happened
Dr Govinda KC began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding broader reforms in Nepal's medical education and public health sectors, including full enforcement of existing legislation.
Timeline
MEC Budget Approved
Jul 29, 10:28The Medical Education Commission approved a budget and program worth NPR 6.55 billion for fiscal year 2026/27. The commission said NPR 5.99 billion would come from the government and NPR 560.4 million from internal revenues.
Strike Demands Detailed
Jul 27, 18:57Coverage detailed KC’s demands for annulment of contested appointments at Shahid Dashrath Chand University of Health Sciences and stronger enforcement of the National Medical Education Act, 2019. The report said the government had appointed a vice-chancellor and registrar amid allegations of conflict of interest and lack of transparency.
7-Point Deal Reached
Jul 27, 17:27Dr. Govinda KC and the government reached a 7-point agreement to improve medical education governance and operate Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University as a full 300-bed teaching hospital. The deal included proposed amendments to university and appointment laws within three months, ending the hunger strike.
Hospitalized During Strike
Jul 25, 08:28Dr. Govinda KC was hospitalized at Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi after his blood sugar dropped to 50 during the hunger strike. He had been fasting for three days while demanding medical education reforms and action on health-sector governance.
Health Institutions Operate Under Acting Leadership
Jul 24, 05:27Major health institutions in Nepal have been operating under acting leadership for over two months due to delays in official appointments by the Ministry of Health, affecting strategic decisions and service quality.
Minister Faces Scrutiny
Jul 23, 17:29Coverage said Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel was being criticized for not fulfilling earlier commitments made during Dr. Govinda KC’s campaign. It reiterated his demands to cancel conflicted appointments and reform medical education governance, including at Geta Medical College.
Dr Govinda KC Starts Hunger Strike
Jul 23, 15:11Dr Govinda KC began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding reforms in Nepal's medical education and public health sectors, including full enforcement of the National Medical Education Act and annulment of certain appointments.
Strike Announced
Jul 23, 08:28Dr. Govinda KC announced his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi, saying the government had failed to implement past agreements and address illegal appointments in medical education bodies. He also urged reforms affecting Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University and the Medical Education Commission.
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