Political Parties Prioritize Free Healthcare in Upcoming Elections Manifestos
Summary
Major political parties in Nepal emphasize free healthcare services and health insurance in their election manifestos, with commitments to improve hospital infrastructure, provide free treatments, and enhance mental health services.
Key Points
- Political parties in Nepal prioritize free medical treatment in their upcoming election manifestos.
- UML proposes free sanitary pads for adolescent girls, maternity allowances, and improved hospital infrastructure.
- Nepali Congress pledges to end out-of-pocket payments and allocate 10% of government budgets to health.
- CPN aims for 100% health insurance enrollment by 2088 BS and extends OPD and health post service hours.
- RSP focuses on a single-window social security system, burn treatment facilities, and accessible mental health care.
