Government works to systematize Health Insurance Program: Minister Gautam
Summary
Minister Dr Sudha Gautam Sharma announced ongoing reforms to systematize Nepal's health insurance program, addressing budget and misuse issues. The Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre marked its 30th anniversary, highlighting expanded heart treatment services.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Sudha Gautam Sharma stated that reform initiatives are underway to systematize the health insurance program.
- The health insurance program's budget has exceeded the Ministry's overall budget, causing problems.
- Doctors prescribing unnecessary medicines and patients making unwarranted claims contributed to the issues in the health insurance scheme.
- The Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre has expanded from 9 to 305 beds and performed 1,990 heart surgeries last year.
