AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospital Safety & Access: Nepal’s Health Ministry urged hospitals and citizens not to obstruct essential services after doctors announced closures over the Narayani Hospital assault; the ministry also reiterated zero tolerance for violence against health workers. OPD Shutdown Impact: In Chitwan, hospitals suspended OPD services in protest, affecting over 11,000 patients after an assault on a Narayani medical officer left him seriously injured. Health Law Updates: The ministry set the final day for public feedback on a draft bill to amend the Health Worker and Health Institution Security Act, aiming to strengthen protections for health workers and students. Climate & Health Risk: A new study warns climate change could add 430,000 deaths annually by 2050, with poorer countries like Nepal hit hardest due to limited access to electricity for cooling. World Hepatitis Day: July 28 marked World Hepatitis Day, with experts stressing stigma reduction and earlier treatment for viral hepatitis. Food Security Spotlight: Nepal and WFP launched reports highlighting progress in school meals and national mid-day meal systems, linking nutrition, education and resilience. Hunger Strike Ends: Dr. Govinda KC ended his hunger strike after a seven-point agreement with the government, including plans for a teaching hospital in Kailali. Public Health Tech: ITU launched an “AI for Good Lab” to help developing economies build responsible AI policies, skills and public infrastructure.
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