Kathmandu, April 11 -- The Nepal Medical Association (NMA), the umbrella body of doctors across the country, has said operating outpatient department (OPD) services on Sundays is not feasible for now, citing a lack of manpower in hospitals.

Following the government's decision to enforce a two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday), hospitals decided to shut OPD services on both days. Considering the potential impact on health services, the Ministry of Health and Population directed hospitals to operate OPD services on Sundays to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. However, the Association said the arrangement cannot be implemented due to staff shortages.

The Association said doctors and health workers are already providing round-the-clock...