Baluwatar: The sixth meeting of the Rapti Academy of Health Sciences has approved a budget of Rs 2.74 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence and chaired by Prime Minister and Chancellor KP Sharma Oli, approved policies, plans, budget, and programs for the construction of a 400-bed hospital, as well as for educational, research, and management-related works.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the meeting decided to amend some provisions of the ‘Regulations on the Terms and Conditions of Service for Teachers and Staff, 2078 BS’ of the institution and to change the institution’s logo. Prime Minister Oli addressed the meeting, stating that Nepal, being a hub of health science, should equip the institution with the necessary infrastructure and human resources to provide quality education and services.
He emphasized the importance of involving expert doctors and health workers in spreading public awareness about health through mass communication and social networks, aligning with the government’s vision of a healthy Nepal. The meeting was attended by the Pro-chancellor of the Institute and Minister of Health and Population, Pradip Paudel. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bikash Lamichhane informed that the implementation of the master plan for constructing a 400-bed teaching hospital has commenced, as approved by the fifth Senate.
Meanwhile, the second meeting of the High-level Governance Reform Commission scheduled for today has been postponed due to special reasons.