Nepal to locally manufacture 36 essential medicines within two years
Summary
Nepal plans to locally produce 36 essential medicines within two years through Nepal Aushadhi Limited, enhancing treatment options for chronic diseases and supporting domestic pharmaceutical growth.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Safety is partnering with Nepal Aushadhi Limited to increase medicine production from 11 to 36 essential types within two years.
- The expansion targets medicines for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- The Ministry will expedite research, quality testing, and licensing while ensuring budget allocation for domestic procurement in government health institutions.
- This move supports the government's strategy to boost the local pharmaceutical sector, reduce import dependency, and provide affordable, high-quality healthcare.
