Nepal's Ministry of Health Reports Progress on 100-Day Governance Reform Plan

Summary

Nepal's Ministry of Health reports significant improvements in government hospital services as part of the 100-day governance reform plan, including enhanced service quality, free beds for the underprivileged, and a new grievance management system.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Health and Population has implemented special action plans to improve service quality in major government hospitals across Nepal.
  • 63 hospitals have allocated 10 percent of their beds for free services to the underprivileged, with information made available online.
  • An integrated grievance management system has been introduced allowing patients to register complaints via QR codes and email.
  • The government is promoting domestic medicine production by procuring drugs from Nepal Aushadhi Limited and Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana.
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