Protesting Doctors and Health Workers at Bheri Hospital Return to Work After Arrest of Suspect

Doctors and health workers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj have resumed their duties following the arrest of Kushal Darlami, who was accused of assaulting medical staff. The hospital administration has issued a statement confirming that doctors and health workers have returned to regular service. However, the medical staff have put forward key demands including strict action against the offender, arrest of other involved individuals within 24 hours, and removal of abusive content from social media. 16 Baisakh, Nepalgunj.

After the arrest of Kushal Darlami on charges of assault and death threats against doctors, the protesting doctors and health workers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj have ended their strike and returned to work. The hospital administration confirmed their return in an official press release. Despite returning to work, the medical staff have expressed several important demands.

According to the Health Personnel and Health Institution Security Act, 2066 (amended 2079), the medical professionals are demanding strict legal action against the guilty parties, the arrest of other persons involved within 24 hours with the necessary legal proceedings, and the removal of videos containing abusive language posted on social media. They have warned that if these demands are not met, they will resume their protest. Previously, outpatient and other services were suspended from Tuesday, causing significant difficulties for patients seeking treatment at Bheri Hospital, a major healthcare facility in western Nepal.