Resident Docs warn TUTH admin over KC's deteriorating health

Published On: July 12, 2016 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

Dr Govinda KC on the third day of his hunger strike on the premises of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj on Tuesday. Dr KC started his eighth hunger strike from Sunday demanding reforms in the medical education system and health se

KATHMANDU, July 13: Students pursuing MBBS and higher degree under the Institute of Medicine (IOM) warned the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) administration not to overlook the deteriorating health condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death since Sunday evening.

Issuing a joint press statement on Tuesday, National Resident Doctor Association and Nepal Medical Student Society have asked the hospital authority to shift Dr KC to a suitable room and arrange manpower and equipments to closely monitor the health condition of Dr KC.

"We will be compelled to take serious steps if the hospital authority makes the mistake of considering our patience as weakness," reads the statement.

The students have also condemned the irresponsible behavior of the hospital administration toward Dr KC. TUTH Director Dr Deepak Mahara did not return the calls seeking comment on the situation.