Kathmandu, July 22 -- Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel on Monday held a press meet to tout achievements of his year-long tenure. He shared a long list of accomplishments but it included almost all routine programmes.

The claimed achievements included the decision to foster coordination among agencies concerned under three tiers of governments, activate public health committees, hold discussions and carry out studies with stakeholders regarding health related laws, structures and management of human resources, planning and infrastructure development.

Paudel's media briefing resembled a budget speech, as he read out almost all the programmes mentioned in the fiscal budget.

However, Paudel gave vague answers when mediapers...