Dr Govinda KC to launch 24th hunger strike

The orthopaedic surgeon-activist is set to begin an indefinite fast in Dhangadhi on Thursday, accusing the government of ignoring past agreements and failing to address his reform demands.

Dr Govinda KC, a senior orthopaedic surgeon and activist known for his long-running campaign to reform Nepal's medical education and healthcare sectors, is set to begin his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi, Kailali, on Thursday.