May 04, Kathmandu - Nepal Medical Council has issued a strict warning to doctors not to offer services at unregistered health institutions.

In a recent notice, the Council emphasized that, according to prevailing laws, medical professionals should only provide services at health institutions and clinics that are officially registered and compliant with legal standards.

The Council advised doctors to thoroughly verify the registration status, legal validity, available services, and capacity of any institution before commencing work. Additionally, they urged medical practitioners to ensure proper alignment between their educational qualifications, registration status, and the services they intend to provide.

The notice clearly states that working at unregistered institutions or associating with such entities is against professional code of conduct.

The Council also warned that doctors involved in such activities will face disciplinary action in accordance with the Medical Council Act and regulations.