A new moment for Nepal's health system: Basic health services to realise universal health coverage
Summary
Nepal is focusing on guaranteeing a dependable package of basic health care services to realize universal health coverage, aiming to improve service availability and reduce financial burdens on citizens.
Key Points
- Nepal aims to guarantee a dependable basic health care services (BHCS) package as a foundation for universal health coverage (UHC).
- Only about three-quarters of health facilities offer the full expected BHCS at primary care level, with medicine availability notably low.
- A clear BHCS package would allow gradual expansion through Social Health Insurance (SHI) as system capacity and fiscal space grow.
- Improved health financing and management, including coordinated funding and provider payment systems, are essential for strengthening healthcare delivery in Nepal.
