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Sudurpaschim Province Government Addresses Lamkichuha Hospital Dispute Amidst Autonomy Claims

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The Sudurpaschim Province Government's Ministry of Social Development has expressed concern over a dispute at Lamkichuha Provincial Hospital in Kailali, stating its commitment to manage the hospital's resources and operations according to law. The Ministry urged against being influenced by news regarding the hospital's management and called for dialogue to resolve the issue, while the local municipality claims the provincial government is interfering with local autonomy.

  • The Ministry of Social Development dispatched a team for an on-site inspection and faced inappropriate behavior from some representatives.
  • The Provincial Government has allocated Rs 4 crore for the hospital in the current fiscal year.
  • The dispute arises from the process of upgrading Lamkichuha Nagar Hospital from a fifteen-bed to a fifty-bed Provincial Hospital.
  • Mayor Sushila Shahi claims the Provincial Government is interfering with local autonomy.
  • Employees, including the Medical Superintendent, have been deployed for the hospital's operation, with services expected to resume soon.

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