Health Ministry Issues Directive to Prevent Disruption of Services

The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a directive to ensure that the daily operations of the Health Science Academy, health institutions, and hospitals are not disrupted. The ministry has instructed officials and department heads who have not been removed from their positions to continue providing medical services, administrative work, and educational activities without interruption. April 5, Kathmandu.

Following the issuance of an ordinance on the removal of public officials by President Ram Chandra Paudel on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, many officials in the health sector were automatically dismissed. The ministry released a notice emphasizing that, to avoid any impact on medical services, administrative work, and educational activities, the respective department heads have been assigned the responsibility to continue work uninterrupted.

After the government dismissed officials from the Health Science Academy, health institutions, and hospitals, concerns grew about potential disruptions to operations, prompting the ministry to issue this directive. Officials who have not been removed and the respective department heads have been explicitly instructed to manage daily administrative tasks, healthcare services, and educational activities regularly.

“To ensure there are no disruptions in medical services, daily administrative duties, and academic educational activities, officials who have not been dismissed and concerned department heads have been directed to regularly carry out these tasks,” the notice states. It also advises contacting the ministry if any issues arise during this process. The ministry has urged all involved parties to work responsibly to ensure that medical treatments and educational programs at hospitals continue unaffected.