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Nepal Government Allocates Billions for Health Sector, Expands Services

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The Nepali government has announced a significant budget allocation of Rs 101.95 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, with Rs 15 billion earmarked for health insurance. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presented the budget, which also includes plans to expand burn treatment capacity at Bir Hospital and Kirtipur Hospital, and enable Nepal Drug Limited to produce 25 types of free medicines.

  • The budget allocates Rs 13.15 billion for social health protection programs, including support for the poor, maternal health, free medicines, and social health security.
  • Plans are in place to expand telemedicine services in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces to improve healthcare access in remote areas.
  • The government aims to complete 336 under-construction basic hospitals within three years and has allocated Rs 5.9 billion for preparatory work on new hospital constructions.
  • Night-shift allowances for nurses in public health facilities will be doubled to improve their morale and welfare.
  • The government also announced free cancer treatment for children in government hospitals and plans to establish kidney treatment and trauma centers in provinces.

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