The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology of Nepal has commenced disciplinary actions against individuals identified in the "Medical Education Investigation Commission Report of 2074." This development marks a crucial step in addressing long-standing issues within the country's medical education sector
The individuals recommended for disciplinary action by the report are currently employed across various universities and other public bodies. The Ministry has taken proactive steps by notifying relevant institutions, including the Medical Education Commission, Tribhuvan University, and Kathmandu University, urging them to advance the disciplinary proceedings against the implicated individuals.
The ministry has already sent the report to the Abuse of Authority Investigation Commission to carry out the necessary investigation on the people against whom actions have been recommended.
Education, Science, and Technology Minister Sumana Shrestha has issued a directive for the strict implementation of the report's recommendations and for actions to be taken in accordance with the law.
The formation of the "Medical Education Investigation Commission, 2074," led by former Special Court President Gauri Bahadur Karki, was announced by the Government of Nepal on Baisakh 4, 2074, in the Nepal Gazette. Although the said commission submitted the 'Medical Education Investigation Commission, 2074' to the then Prime Minister on Magh 11, 2074, it was not made public.
The report was made public in accordance with the ministerial decision on 28th of Chaitra last year (2080), 6 years after it was received by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for necessary action. After the publication of the report, the Ministry of Education has taken action based on the opinion of the Ministry of Law dated Chaitra 5th, 2075, that action can be taken regarding the matters included in it.
