Government Allocates 101.95 Billion Rupees to Health Sector in FY 2083/084
Summary
The government has allocated 101.95 billion rupees for the health sector in FY 2083/084, focusing on expanding basic health services, hospital infrastructure, and health insurance coverage.
Key Points
- The government has allocated 101.95 billion rupees for the health sector in the fiscal year 2083/084.
- Completion of 336 under-construction basic hospitals is planned within the next three years with a budget of 5.90 billion rupees.
- The health insurance program has been allocated 15 billion rupees, aiming to cover 90% of Nepalis under insurance within three years.
- Plans include producing essential medicines by Nepal Drug Limited, construction of kidney and trauma centers in Madhesh Province, and introducing telemedicine services.
