Govt health stakeholders urged to use new evidence for reforms
Summary
Health stakeholders across Nepal have been urged to use new evidence on disease burden and premature death probability to drive health system reforms. The analysis highlights shifting health priorities and the need for efficient resource use amid rising non-communicable diseases.
Key Points
- Health stakeholders across all government levels in Nepal are encouraged to use evidence from burden of disease and premature death analyses to reform the health system.
- The analyses highlight shifting health priorities, current implementation bottlenecks, and the need to revisit health policies.
- The study draws on data including the 2023 Global Burden of Disease Study and the 2021 National Population and Housing Census.
- Officials emphasized evidence-informed decision-making and efficient resource use for future health sector planning.
