New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has congratulated its alumna Nisha Mehta for being appointed Nepal’s Minister for Health and Population.
Nisha, who took oath on March 27, studied at the College of Nursing at the institute and is among the few healthcare professionals to transition into a top political role in Nepal’s public health system.
“This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the nursing community at large. Mehta’s journey from bedside nursing to a key policy-making role reflects the expanding scope and leadership potential of the nursing profe
ssion,” AIIMS said in a statement, as reported by News18.
“During her time at AIIMS, she consistently displayed exceptional leadership qualities, active participation in academic and co-curricular activities, and a strong sense of responsibility – traits that have clearly shaped her path toward higher leadership and public service,” it added.
The statement further said that her accomplishment reinforces the vital role nurses play not only in patient care but also in shaping healthcare policies and systems at national and global levels.
“The College of Nursing, AIIMS, New Delhi, extends its best wishes to Mehta for a successful tenure and impactful contributions to public health in Nepal,” it said.
Nisha pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at the institution from 2006 to 2010.
Her appointment came after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in the March 5 elections in Nepal, winning 182 of the 275 seats in the House of Representatives, paving the way for a majority government.