KATHMANDU: Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta has expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Professor Dr Govinda KC, who is currently on his 24th hunger strike.
The ministry said Minister Mehta spoke with Seti Provincial Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr Hemraj Pandey and instructed hospital authorities to ensure effective treatment and necessary coordination for Dr KC’s care.
The ministry’s chief adviser, Dr Manohar Pradhan, also coordinated with the hospital administration and sought updates on Dr KC’s health condition, treatment process and overall management.
According to the ministry, doctors have advised that Dr KC may not be able to remain at the hospital for an extended period due to his condition. Preparations are also being made for alternative treatment arrangements if required. The ministry said it is continuously monitoring his health.
Dr KC, who began his latest hunger strike on Thursday at Krishna Mandir Dharamshala in Dhangadhi, is demanding the implementation of five key demands. Following a decline in his health, he was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Seti Provincial Hospital on Saturday.
The ministry also said a government talks team comprising representatives from the Ministry of Health and Food Safety and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports is preparing to travel to Dhangadhi to discuss Dr KC’s demands.
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