Nepal's Ministry of Health Reports Progress on 100-Day Governance Reform Plan

Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal, as part of its 100-point governance reform plan, has announced significant improvements in service delivery, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. In a report released on 2082 Chaitra 20, the Ministry stated that special action plans have been implemented to enhance the quality of services in major government hospitals across the country.

Efforts have been accelerated at the National Trauma Center, Dadeldhura Hospital, Narayani Hospital, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, and Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital, focusing on sanitation, regular staff attendance, and the appointment of dedicated contact persons to address patient grievances.

The Ministry reported that to ensure easy access to treatment for the underprivileged, 63 hospitals have so far allocated 10 percent of their total beds for free services. Detailed information regarding these hospitals has been updated on the Ministry's website, making it easier for service seekers to identify where free treatment is available.

Furthermore, an integrated grievance management system has been implemented to make hospital services more accountable. Service seekers can now register complaints directly with the Ministry via QR codes and email, with coordination underway to resolve these issues through relevant authorities.

In line with the policy to promote domestic industries, the government has finalized preparations to procure medicines produced by Nepal Aushadhi Limited and Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana through government channels. This is expected to expand the market for domestic medicines and increase production capacity.

The Ministry has also prepared a special checklist and assigned responsibilities for the monitoring of federal and provincial hospitals. The Ministry is prioritizing the 10-point reform tasks that must be completed within 100 days.