The Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, a part of the Tribhuvan College Instructing Hospital, launched an official assertion assuring that President Ram Chandra Paudel’s situation is steady and underneath fixed commentary.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel, 80, was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre in Kathmandu on Saturday (October 11) after experiencing sudden well being issues. In accordance with the President’s Secretariat, Paudel complained of a extreme headache and vomiting at round 11:30 am whereas attending a gathering at his official residence, Sheetal Niwas. He was instantly rushed to the hospital for medical analysis and therapy.
Hospital confirms steady situation
The hospital, which operates underneath the Tribhuvan College Instructing Hospital, issued an official assertion confirming that the president’s well being is steady and being intently monitored. The assertion learn, “Honourable President Ram Chandra Paudel has been admitted to this centre for therapy after experiencing well being issues. His well being is at the moment being examined, and his situation is regular.”
Dr. Ratna Mani Gajurel, a member of the president’s medical staff, reiterated that Paudel stays underneath steady commentary, with all medical examinations continuing as deliberate.
Assembly with Gen Z delegation postponed
President Paudel was scheduled to satisfy with a delegation representing Nepal’s Gen Z youth motion on Saturday. The delegation had gathered at Sheetal Niwas to submit calls for, together with requires authorized motion towards officers allegedly liable for violence throughout final month’s protests, and for youth illustration within the interim cupboard.
As a result of president’s sudden sickness, the assembly was postponed to Monday, an official from the President’s Workplace confirmed. Round 20 Gen Z representatives had arrived for the dialogue earlier than it was rescheduled.
Current political engagements
Only a day earlier than his hospitalisation, President Paudel met with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and representatives of main political events to debate preparations for the March 2026 nationwide elections.
Final month, on September 22, he additionally administered the oath of workplace to 4 newly inducted ministers within the interim authorities led by Prime Minister Karki. The appointment expanded the cupboard to eight members. Among the many new ministers have been former Supreme Court docket Justice Anil Kumar Sinha (Trade and Regulation), innovator Mahabir Pun (Schooling, Science and Know-how), Madan Pariyar (Agriculture), and journalist Jagdish Kharel (Communication and Data Know-how).
Paudel’s earlier well being historical past
President Paudel, a veteran politician and senior chief recognized for his lengthy service in Nepal’s democracy motion, had beforehand confronted well being considerations. In 2023, he was airlifted to India’s AIIMS, New Delhi, for therapy of a chest-related ailment after experiencing shortness of breath.
Rising youth unrest in Nepal
The Gen Z protests that the delegation deliberate to debate with the president stemmed from large youth demonstrations held in Kathmandu on September 8 and 9, which turned violent. In accordance with official figures, 76 individuals have been killed, together with 19 on the primary day because of police firing. The protesters had been voicing discontent over unemployment, financial stagnation, and alleged authorities corruption.
With President Paudel’s situation now reported as regular, officers clarified that his engagements would resume as soon as accepted by his docs.