Health Minister Demands Immediate Budget to Avert Crisis in National Health Insurance Program
Summary
Health Minister Dr. Sudha Gautam has urged the Ministry of Finance to immediately allocate NPR 15 billion to resolve the financial crisis in the National Health Insurance Program, warning hospitals may shut down without funding.
Key Points
- Health Minister Dr. Sudha Gautam demands an urgent NPR 15 billion budget to address the financial crisis in the National Health Insurance Program.
- There is a risk of hospital closures affiliated with the health insurance system if funds are not arranged immediately.
- Finance Secretary Ghanashyam Upadhyay suggests policy reforms and promises resource mobilization and fund reallocation support.
- The Ministry of Health must prioritize reform and problem-solving in the health insurance program for sustainable operation.
