RAHS services will resume soon: Ministry

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has said the services at the Dang-based Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) will be resuming soon. The services have presently remained affected due to various reasons.
The Ministry’s statement on the issue followed the recent meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population Upendra Yadav, Minister of State for Health and Population Dr Surendra Yadav and the delegation of people’s representatives from the district. The delegation on Sunday called on the duo, drawing their attention towards the condition of the State-owned health facility.
On the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister pledged to take initiations to address the issue soon. Komal Oli, Rekha Sharma, Sujita Shakya, Shanta Chaudhary and Ganga Chaudhary were among those in the delegation.
Karki new president of Nepal Radiologist Association
Meanwhile, Dan Bahadur Karki has been elected the president of Nepal Radiologist Association. In the election held on Sunday, Dr Prakash Kayastha was elected the vice president, Dr Anamika Jha general secretary, Dr Krishna Budhathoki joint-secretary, Dr Sundar Suwal treasurer, and Dr Manindra Shrestha joint- treasurer. Dr Prakash Sharma, Dr Surya Prasad Sapkota and Dr Kalpana Rai are the members in the new leadership.