Kailali District Sees Shift from Infectious Diseases to Non-Communicable Illnesses, Health Officials Note
Summary
Kailali district in Sudurpashchim Province is experiencing a shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases, with improvements in maternal and newborn health but challenges in healthcare service distribution and insurance reimbursement delays.
Key Points
- Kailali district has seen a decline in communicable diseases like diarrhea and dengue, and a rise in non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Maternal and newborn mortality rates in the district have significantly decreased due to improved access to safe delivery services.
- Healthcare services are concentrated in accessible municipalities, while remote hilly areas lack primary hospitals, causing access difficulties for residents.
- Seti Provincial Hospital is overburdened and facing delays in reimbursement from the Health Insurance Board, impacting its ability to provide timely medication.
