KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressed the ninth meeting of the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) on Monday.
“I have a clear belief that Nepal should be made a hub for higher education. This is not only our aspiration, but also an area of significant potential,” he said.
“I am happy to learn that students from abroad have started coming to study at the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences,” said the Prime Minister.
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Expressing confidence in the Academy’s future progress, PM Dahal highlighted the Academy’s direct impact on the people of Karnali Province and the underprivileged areas of Sudurpaschim Province by producing skilled manpower.
He said that the institution is not only providing services to the poor, but is also producing skilled and hardworking health workers.
Acknowledging KAHS’s pivotal role during challenging times, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent earthquake, PM Dahal praised its contributions to preparedness, vigilance, rescue operations, and medical treatment with a strong sense of responsibility.
He emphasized the importance of nurturing a competitive society by producing qualified, efficient, honest, and patriotic individuals, crucial not only for the nation but also for the global community.
PM Dahal expressed confidence that the institution will undertake serious initiatives in innovation-based studies, research, and inventions.