Karnali Province Prioritizes Health Sector in Rs 65.9 Million Nutrition and Healthcare-Focused Budget for FY 2083/84

Summary

Karnali Province allocates Rs 65.9 million in its 2083/84 budget prioritizing health sector improvements, including maternal care, rural health centers, chronic disease treatment, and health infrastructure upgrades.

Key Points
  • Karnali Province prioritizes health sector with Rs 65.9 million budget for nutrition and healthcare in fiscal year 2083/84.
  • Incentives for female health volunteers increased by 100 percent to Rs 24,000 annually to support rural healthcare delivery.
  • Budget allocates funds for free blood transfusion services, kidney dialysis expansion, chronic and non-communicable disease treatment.
  • Plans include digitization of health records, infrastructure upgrades, promotion of psychosocial wellbeing, and development of health tourism in Karnali.
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