Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance standby in reform push
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has advanced reforms including free treatment listings at 32 hospitals, establishment of burn wards in provincial hospitals, standby air ambulance services for emergency use, and a new public grievance system.
Key Points
- Free treatment details are now available for 32 hospitals covering 10% of their bed capacity.
- Monitoring and service quality improvements are underway at major hospitals including Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre.
- Burn wards are being established in Tikapur, Mahakali, Seti provincial hospitals, and Kalaiya Hospital; Madhesh Health Sciences Academy has resumed burn treatment.
- Air ambulance services are on standby for emergencies in hilly regions with revised procedures for maternal air rescue, alongside a new grievance collection system for health sector complaints.
