Ordinance on the Safety and Security of Health Workers and Health Institutions in Nepal: A Critical Analysis
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Pradeep Belbase; Anjali Basnet; Ayuska Parajuli; Sudip Paudel; Ashok Pandey
- Source
- Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, Vol 19, Iss 2 (2021)
- Subject
- Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1727-5482
1999-6217
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