Proposed Burn Bill Offers Free Treatment Up to NPR 1 Million
Summary
Nepal’s proposed burn bill would provide free treatment for burn patients up to NPR 1 million, with health institutions required to cover the first NPR 300,000 and the rest funded through the Burn Treatment Fund or other arrangements. The draft also makes burn care mandatory and classifies treatment into general and severe cases.
Key Points
- The proposed burn bill would offer free treatment for burn patients up to a maximum of NPR 1 million.
- Health institutions must provide the first NPR 300,000 of treatment free of charge, with up to NPR 700,000 more covered through the fund after approval.
- The draft requires all health institutions and health workers to treat burn patients and refer severe cases to specialized hospitals when needed.
- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has asked the public and stakeholders to submit comments on the draft bill.
