Nepal Medical Association Expresses Concern Over Non-Physicians Practicing Medicine Online

Kathmandu. The Nepal Medical Association has expressed concern over the increasing trend of non-physicians practicing medicine and prescribing medicines through social media. The association has urged the general public to seek treatment only from doctors registered with the Nepal Medical Council, stating that such activities will adversely affect the health of the general public.

Issuing a press release on Monday, the association also stated that its serious attention has been drawn to the news being disseminated on various social media targeting the association. The association has urged the general public not to fall for such misleading information.

Citing Section 27 (1) of the Nepal Medical Council Act, 2020, the association clarified that one cannot use a degree, diploma, or license that has not been obtained to practice modern medicine. The association stated that only doctors who have obtained appropriate medical education, completed legal procedures, and are registered with the Nepal Medical Council are constitutionally allowed to practice modern medicine.

The association also stated that it will always remain firm against treatment by 'anti-quackery' i.e., illegal and incompetent individuals.

Expressing concern over the increasing trend of non-physicians practicing medicine, prescribing medicines, and disseminating misleading health information through social media, the association mentioned that the concerned bodies should also pay necessary attention to this.

Furthermore, it has urged the general public to seek treatment and prescription only from doctors who have obtained official degrees and are registered with the Nepal Medical Council.