Prime Minister Expresses Concern Over Infrastructure Shortfalls at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed concern that basic infrastructure shortages persist at the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences. Addressing the Academy’s 12th assembly held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said that although the establishment of the institution in a remote area like Jumla is itself a significant achievement, the lack of essential structures is unfortunate.

She noted that even mobilizing resources through budget transfers has been difficult for the government. The Prime Minister also pointed out that attempts to carry out regular work often face various obstacles, adding that fear of intervention by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has further complicated implementation.

“Opening the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences in a place like Jumla has certainly brought some facilities to the local people. Earlier, even for minor treatment, they had to go outside the district, which has now been addressed,” Prime Minister Karki said. “Once such an institution develops, it can play a very important role in the overall development of the region. The plans you have presented look promising. 

However, it is unfortunate that even basic needs, like hostels and residential facilities for staff and doctors, are still unmet. We have not been able to fulfill even these small requirements. On top of that, while trying to do routine work, one faces various hurdles, and sometimes even the anti-graft body steps in.”

The Prime Minister instructed the Academy’s administration to make maximum use of available resources and means to continue serving citizens effectively.

— News Agency Nepal