Narayani Hospital Incident Disrupts Health Services; Doctors Suspend Non-Emergency Care as Government Urges Hospitals to Stay Open

 


Kathmandu, July 28 — The attack on doctors and healthcare workers at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj has triggered nationwide protests within Nepal’s medical community. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has suspended all non-emergency health services across the country on Tuesday, while the Ministry of Health and Population has instructed hospitals to continue providing regular medical services.

According to the NMA, the protest follows the violent attack on doctors and healthcare workers at Narayani Hospital on July 25, as well as alleged mistreatment of medical professionals during a meeting at the Parsa District Administration Office. The association claimed that its central executive members and the president of its Narayani branch were verbally abused, and that Dr. Pramod Ram sustained a serious head injury during the incident.

The association has demanded the immediate arrest and strict legal action against those responsible under Nepal’s Health Worker and Health Institution Security Act. It has also called for action against the Chief District Officer and the district police chief of Parsa, alleging their involvement in the incident.

As the first phase of its protest, the NMA announced the suspension of all hospital services except emergency care on Tuesday. It also said an all-party meeting scheduled for Wednesday would determine the next phase of its nationwide movement.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged hospitals not to halt medical services, stressing that healthcare is an essential and life-saving service. The ministry said legal proceedings are underway to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack.

Health Minister Nisha Mehta has arranged for the transfer of injured physician Dr. Pramod Ram to Kathmandu for advanced treatment and has directed security agencies to take strict action against those involved. The ministry reiterated that uninterrupted healthcare services are vital and appealed to all hospitals to continue providing treatment while ensuring a safe and respectful working environment for healthcare professionals.

The Narayani Hospital incident has sparked a nationwide debate over the safety of healthcare workers and the need to strengthen security measures in medical institutions across Nepal.


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