Hospital Services Resume After Youth Apologizes for Misbehavior Towards Healthcare Workers

Hospital services at Kanarali Health Science Institute have resumed following an apology from youths who behaved inappropriately towards healthcare workers. Youth activists Upendra Budhthapa and Narendra Budhthapa provided a written commitment assuring they will refrain from any actions that make medical staff feel unsafe. After healthcare workers halted non-emergency services to demand security guarantees, negotiations facilitated the restoration of hospital operations. April 23, Kathmandu.

On Wednesday, the youths had verbally abused and threatened healthcare workers on duty. In response, the healthcare staff suspended all non-emergency services starting Thursday morning, seeking assurances for their safety. According to the institute’s Registrar and spokesperson, Lakshmichandra Mahat, once an agreement was reached between the youths and healthcare workers, full hospital services resumed.

“The youths acknowledged their mistake and apologized, assuring they will not repeat such behavior,” Mahat stated. “The affected doctors chose not to escalate the matter further and reached a mutual agreement, which paved the way for services to recommence.” Some youths, claiming to be social activists, had approached various departments within the institute, verbally abusing and threatening healthcare personnel, creating a tense environment. After healthcare workers halted services, negotiations began at 10 a.m. The facilitation team included Vice Chancellor Dr. Pujan Rokaya, Registrar Mahat, Dean Dr. Prenit Pokharel, and Vivek Pun Magar.