Doctors' Association to Close OPD Services Nationwide Tomorrow in Protest of Violence Against Healthcare Workers

Kathmandu. Protesting incidents of abuse and assault against healthcare workers, the Nepal Medical Association has announced the closure of OPD services in all hospitals and health institutions across the country tomorrow. 

Demanding the right of doctors and healthcare workers to work in a safe environment, the association has urged for a 'zero tolerance' policy against violence. Central member of the association, Dr. Rakesh Shah, informed Ratopati that this protest program has been called to pressure for making the health sector fearless and safe with the message 'Respect Heals, Violence Hurts'. 

Doctors and healthcare workers have become agitated in protest of the attack on a doctor at Narayani Hospital. Meanwhile, a meeting has been called at the association's office tomorrow at two o'clock regarding the incident of suspension of healthcare workers.