PM voices alarm over health insurance funding gap as hospitals halt services
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has raised concerns over the funding shortfall in Nepal’s national health insurance program, as several hospitals, including Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, have halted services due to unpaid dues.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki expressed serious concern over a funding shortfall in Nepal's national health insurance program.
- Several hospitals, including Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, have stopped services under the health insurance scheme since January 15 due to unpaid dues.
- The Health Insurance Board reported Rs 14 billion already paid to health facilities, but Rs 10.5 billion more is needed to clear dues for over 500 hospitals.
- A new cap limiting outpatient coverage to Rs 25,000 per patient will take effect on February 13, raising concerns about access and policy renewal.
