Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending, stronger system
Summary
The International Conference on Health Economics in Kathmandu emphasized smarter health spending and stronger systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Nepal. Key national and international experts highlighted the need for evidence-based policies and efficient resource allocation.
Key Points
- Finance and Health Ministers of Nepal called for smarter allocation and stronger systems to ensure better value in health sector spending.
- The conference aimed to guide health policies with economic evidence to support progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
- Health officials emphasized preventive health measures and rethinking actions beyond traditional health-sector boundaries due to non-communicable diseases.
- A Kathmandu Declaration on Financing for UHC is expected to set shared priorities for accelerating Nepal's UHC reforms following the conference.
