Ministers Discuss Collaboration on Health and Social Security for Vulnerable Groups

Kathmandu. Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Social Security Sita Badi and Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held a meeting.

During the meeting held at the ministry, discussions focused on making the coordination and cooperation between the two ministries more effective. In particular, discussions were held on issues related to the health and social security of women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and gender and sexual minority communities.

Both ministers exchanged views on how to work closely with the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene for the benefit of these target groups.

Minister Badi expressed her commitment to continue working with the relevant bodies for the rights, protection, and empowerment of the target communities.

It was also discussed in the meeting that social security programs would be more effective if linked with health services, the ministry stated. Both ministers reached a common conclusion to further strengthen working unity in the coming days.