JUMLA, June 22 -- Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has granted Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) the permission to start courses for Doctor of Medicine in General Practices and Emergency Medicine (MDGP). This has opened an avenue for KAHS to produce specialist doctors. The permission to conduct MDGP courses also opens doors to begin the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) course.

The government in 2068 BS had established KAHS to improve health services in the then Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Mugu, Dolpa, Achham, Jajarkot, Bajhang, and Bajura districts of Karnali. It was operated by a specialist and five doctors in the first year since establishment. In 2070 BS, the zonal hospital was upgraded to an academy which is now full...