Kidney Patients Protest for Problem Resolution
Summary
Kidney patients protested at Maitighar Mandala demanding the removal of the 10 percent co-payment system in health insurance and full implementation of government allowances for critical patients. They also urged the government to simplify organ donation processes.
Key Points
- Kidney Patient Solidarity Society Nepal organized a protest at Maitighar Mandala to address issues faced by kidney and critical patients.
- Patients demanded the immediate abolition of the 10 percent co-payment system in health insurance due to financial burdens.
- They highlighted the incomplete distribution of the government's Rs 5,000 monthly allowance for kidney, cancer, and spinal paralysis patients.
- Protesters called for the government to promote organ donation from brain death by removing legal and practical barriers.
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