New Delhi, March 29: Nisha Mehta, an alumna of the College of Nursing, AIIMS Delhi, has been appointed as Nepal's new health minister, according to an official announcement on Sunday.

AIIMS Delhi expressed pride in Mehta's appointment, stating, "This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the nursing community at large."

The statement further highlighted that Mehta's journey, from bedside nursing to a key policy-making position, underscores the growing influence and leadership potential within the nursing profession.