Kathmandu, March 31 -- The government has initiated a new process to enlist health institutions for conducting medical examinations of Nepali migrant workers, a move expected to dismantle a long-standing syndicate in health screening.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security said the new process for the enlistment of health institutions has been formally launched following a ministerial decision on March 31.

"The enlistment process is open to both government-approved and government-owned health institutions willing to conduct medical screenings for foreign-bound workers. The process will be carried out in accordance with the Directives Related to Enlistment, Renewal, and Monitoring of ...