व्यास नगरपालिका Provides NPR 3.9 Million to Chronic Disease Patients

Tanahun. Byas Municipality has provided Rs 3.9 million as allowance to chronic disease patients. The municipality has provided Rs 39.28 lakh to 266 chronic disease patients at a rate of Rs 5,000 per month in the current financial year.

The amount has been deposited in the bank account of the concerned person, informed Chief Administrative Officer Sukadev Lamsal. He said that the municipality has been operating this program with the objective of helping citizens who need regular treatment due to chronic diseases and are in financial trouble.

The municipality has stated that this assistance program is targeted at citizens suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, and paralysis. He said that the local government has put forward a policy of assistance as patients with such diseases have to bear a large financial burden for regular medication, testing, and hospital travel.

"It is very difficult for patients with chronic diseases to arrange for treatment expenses. As the local government is the closest government to the citizens, the assistance program has been operated by prioritizing such groups," said Chief Administrative Officer Lamsal.

The municipality is conducting various health-related programs by prioritizing social security and public health. Mayor Baikuntha Neupane said that efforts are being made to improve the health condition of citizens through financial assistance to chronic disease patients, health camps, free testing, and public awareness programs.

Local residents have called this program of the municipality positive and exemplary. They said that the monthly assistance has provided some relief to patients who were facing treatment problems due to lack of financial resources. Local experience shows that such assistance has been effective, especially for patients who need to take regular medication and visit the hospital frequently.

Mayor Neupane mentioned that the municipality will continue to make health and social security programs under social responsibility more effective in the coming years.