Nisha Mehta, AIIMS Alumna, Appointed Nepal’s Health Minister

Nisha Mehta, AIIMS Alumna, Appointed Nepal’s Health Minister

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 01 2026

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  • Nisha Mehta, an alumna of AIIMS New Delhi, was sworn in as Nepal’s Minister for Health and Population on March 27, 2026.
  • She completed her B.Sc. Nursing from AIIMS College of Nursing (2006-2010).
  • Her appointment marks a rare rise of a nursing professional to a top ministerial role.
  • It comes after Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a massive victory with 182 out of 275 seats.
  • Mehta’s elevation highlights the growing importance of domain experts in policymaking.
  • Her background is expected to strengthen Nepal’s public health policies and nursing reforms.
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