NHRC expresses concern over hospital closure

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the continued strike in medical sector called by Nepal Medical Association demanding security of the doctors and medical professionals.

In a press statement issued Thursday, NHRC said the strike called after an incident at Everest Nursing Home, Baneshor Kathmandu has denied citizens of their right to livelihood. NHRC said medical services must not be halted in any pretexts.

The national rights watchdog while urging the government to take initiatives for security of the medical professionals against misbehaviors, also asked the doctors to take into consideration their ethics, duties and protecting rights of others.

NHRC further asked agitating doctors to opt the measures of legal proceedings and dialogue to find a solution of the problem and not through strikes. nepalnews.com ia July 10 08

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