Ordinance on the Safety and Security of Health Workers and Health Institutions in Nepal: A Critical Analysis

  • Pradeep Belbase Nepal Health Research Council, Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3609-4083
  • Anjali Basnet Public Health Research Society Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ayuska Parajuli HERD International, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sudip Paudel Nepal Health Research Council, Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3019-0979
  • Ashok Pandey Policy Research Institute, Sanogaucharan, Kathmandu, Nepal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v19i2.3694

Abstract

Violence against health workers has been considered a common issue throughout the world. The protection of health workers in low and middle-income countries such as Nepal has not been considered a serious issue by the government. But due to the surge of COVID-19 pandemic and increasing violence against health workers, commendable steps have been taken by the Government of Nepal to protect the safety and security of health workers and health institutions in Nepal. However, the question mark on effective implementation of the ordinance exits suggesting for the appropriate action from concerned authorities and strong collaboration among these sectors.
Keywords: Health worker; Nepal; ordinance; safety

Published
2021-09-06
How to Cite
Belbase, P., Basnet, A., Parajuli, A., Paudel, S., & Pandey, A. (2021). Ordinance on the Safety and Security of Health Workers and Health Institutions in Nepal: A Critical Analysis. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 19(2), 408-410. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v19i2.3694
Issue
Vol. 19 No. 2 (2021): Vol 19 No 2 Issue 51 Apr-Jun 2021
Section
Short Communication

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