Kathmandu:The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced the formation of a taskforce to implement the agreement signed with Prof Dr. Govinda KC. This initiative is aimed at advancing legal and institutional reforms with a focus on enhancing the quality and accessibility of medical education, as well as addressing existing issues within the sector.
According to National News Agency RSS, the spokesperson for the Education Ministry, Shree Prasad Bhattarai, emphasized the government’s commitment to enforcing the agreement signed on July 27. The goal is to make medical education systematic, transparent, and of high quality through the effective implementation of the Medical Education Act of 2075, along with corresponding regulations and policy arrangements.
The Medical Education Act outlines the establishment of the Medical Education Commission, scholarship provisions, seat allocations in educational institutions, quality standards, and fee regulations. These measures are intended to provide a solid foundation for expanding access to and ensuring the quality of medical education.
The Ministry reiterated its dedication to improving service delivery by institutionalizing the achievements and addressing reform issues in the medical education sector.