KATHMANU, July 15: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to be serious over the health of Dr Govinda KC who is on a fast-unto-death that runs into sixth day today.
Dr KC is on a fast-unto-death at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Maharajgunj, demanding a curb on corruption and reforms in medical sector.
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A statement issued by the NHRC today said that it has also sent letters separately to the Teaching Hospital, the Kathmandu District Administration Office and the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, urging them to arrange for the treatment of Dr KC.
The statement said that it was the responsibility of concerned authorities to treat Dr KC as his health is deteriorating by the day. RSS
