Hospitals Charging Arbitrary Fees for 'Whole Body Checkups'
Summary
Private and government hospitals in Nepal are charging arbitrary amounts for so-called whole body checkups and health packages, with fees ranging from a few thousand rupees to more than 36,000. The Health Ministry says the practice is not scientifically or legally recognized and has warned of monitoring and possible action against irregular pricing.
Key Points
- Private and government hospitals are charging widely varying fees for 'whole body checkups' and health packages without clear government criteria.
- Doctors say there is no official medical term or method called a whole body checkup, and only necessary screening should be done based on symptoms and risk factors.
- Hospitals including Grande International Hospital, Norvic International Hospital, Nepal Mediciti, and Teku Hospital have listed multiple package-based checkup prices.
- The Ministry of Health says it will intensify monitoring and take legal action against hospitals found charging unfair or irregular fees.
