KATHMANDU: Medical activist and professor Dr Govinda KC has been admitted to Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi after his health condition deteriorated during his 24th hunger strike.
KC, who had been staging a fast-unto-death at Krishna Temple Dharamshala, was taken to the hospital on Saturday after a medical examination showed that his blood sugar level had dropped significantly.
Doctors recommended immediate intensive care treatment, according to KC’s aide Amrit Jaishi. Following the recommendation, he was shifted to the hospital for further treatment.
Dr KC began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi on Thursday, putting forward a five-point demand.
His health condition had gradually worsened, with symptoms including muscle cramps, difficulty speaking and challenges in movement due to a previous leg operation.
KC has continued his protest demanding action on various issues related to health sector reform and public welfare. Although the government has expressed commitment to resolve the demands through dialogue, KC has maintained that he will continue the strike until his key demands are addressed.
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