Anjani Kumar Jha Explained

Anjani Kumar Jha
Profession:	Oncologist
Specialism:	Radiation Oncology
Education:	MBBS(Bangladesh) MD(Manipal India)Fellowship in Paliative care
Work Institutions:	Nepal Medical AssociationNepal Health Research CouncilMedical Education CommissionNepal Medical Council

Anjani Kumar Jha (born 16 April 1964) is a Nepalese physician^{[1] [2]} who works as a radiation oncologist.^[3] On September 7, 2023, he was appointed as the Vice- Chairperson of the Medical Education Commission (MEC) by the Council of Ministers of Nepal.^{[4] [5]}

He comes from lower middle class family. His father was a school teacher. He earned his MBBS in Bangladesh and MD from Manipal, India.^[6]

Previously he had served as the Chairman of Nepal Health Research Council and Nepal Medical Association.^{[7] [8]}

Some political debates have risen over his appointment in MEC.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: प्रेस . नेपाल हेल्थ . January 25, 2024 . Inspired by Family: A Medical Voyage — Still Not Quite There! . April 7, 2024 . Nepal Health Press.
2. Web site: Anjani Kumar Jha . April 7, 2024 . Nepal Health Research Council.
3. Web site: Prof Anjani K Jha Consultant Radiation Oncologist Kathmandu Cancer Center, Bhaktapur, Nepal . January 12, 2024 . Kathmandu Cancer Center.
4. Web site: Setopati . सेतोपाटी संवाददाता . चिकित्सा शिक्षा आयोगको उपाध्यक्षमा अञ्जनीकुमार झालाई नियुक्त गर्ने मन्त्रिपरिषदको निर्णय . January 13, 2024 . Setopati . en-US.
5. Web site: September 7, 2023 . Prof. Dr. Anjani Kumar Jha elected Deputy Chairman of Medical Education Commission . April 7, 2024 . Ratopati.
6. Web site: January 15, 2024 . चिकित्सा शिक्षा आयोगका उपाध्यक्षको संघर्षमय कथा : मेरो पढाइकालागि बुवाको राजीनामा . January 19, 2024 . Health Today Nepal . en-US.
7. Web site: NMA Past President . January 12, 2024 . Nepal Medical Association.
8. Web site: पदबहाली . स्वास्थ्यखबर :: चिकित्सा शिक्षा आयोगका उपाध्यक्ष डा अन्जनीकुमार झाले गरे . चिकित्सा शिक्षा आयोगका उपाध्यक्ष डा अन्जनीकुमार झाले गरे पदबहाली . January 19, 2024 . चिकित्सा शिक्षा आयोगका उपाध्यक्ष डा अन्जनीकुमार झाले गरे पदबहाली.
9. Web site: September 7, 2023 . Prof. Dr. Anjani Kumar Jha Appointed as Vice Chairman of Medical Education Commission . April 7, 2024 . collegenp.