Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa Pledges to Elevate Health Insurance to National Pride Project
Summary
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa pledges to elevate the Health Insurance Program as a national pride project, aiming for universal coverage and major reforms to ensure healthcare security for all Nepalis.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa announced plans to advance the Health Insurance Program as a project of national pride.
- He emphasized universal mandatory insurance coverage including informal sector workers, with special provisions for the poor, elderly, and disabled.
- Thapa outlined reforms integrating health and social security programs and clarifying roles under federalism to strengthen the health system.
- A phased five-year plan aims to fully implement health insurance covering nearly all treatment costs, eliminating financial barriers to healthcare.
