Nepal Launches Online Portal to Track Free Hospital Beds for Underprivileged Patients

Key Points

• The Government of Nepal has launched an online portal to track the status of 10 percent free hospital beds for underprivileged patients.
• The portal enables real-time monitoring of free beds and patient details including admission date, bed number, department, and diagnosis.
• Both government and private hospitals must digitally update their provision of free beds, increasing transparency and accessibility.
• Plans are underway to integrate this system with a Digital Patient Record System to facilitate patient history access and reduce unnecessary referrals.