Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population has issued an essential directive aimed at improving the working conditions and remuneration of nursing staff and other health professionals. This transformative decision marks a critical step toward ensuring equity and justice for the nation’s health workforce, a cornerstone of delivering quality healthcare services.
The Directive: Key Highlights
The directive mandates that all medical colleges, government hospitals, private hospitals, and community healthcare institutions comply with the following:
- Minimum Remuneration and Benefits:
All healthcare institutions are required to implement minimum pay standards and ensure service benefits for nursing and other health professionals, as defined by the government. - Fair Workload Distribution:
Overburdening healthcare staff with excessive work must be avoided to ensure their well-being and efficiency. - Compliance with Contractual Obligations:
Health institutions must honor salary commitments and provide appropriate facilities to both regular and temporary staff. - Bank-Based Salary Disbursement:
All salaries for healthcare professionals must be disbursed through a transparent banking system to ensure accountability.
Why This Matters
The directive reflects the government’s commitment to addressing long-standing issues faced by health professionals, including inadequate wages, inequitable workload distribution, and lack of job security. By addressing these concerns, the government aims to promote job satisfaction among health workers, reduce workforce attrition, and enhance the overall quality of healthcare delivery in Nepal.
Official Circular of MoHP
A Step Toward Strengthened Health Systems
A well-compensated and motivated health workforce is critical for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). This directive aligns with global health goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by ensuring decent work conditions and equitable healthcare delivery.
Call to Action
PHC Nepal commends this significant decision and calls upon all healthcare institutions to implement these changes immediately. We also encourage healthcare professionals to voice their needs and monitor the enforcement of these standards.
Let us work together to build a healthcare system where every health professional is respected, protected, and valued.
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