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The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has officially demanded that at least 10% of the national budget be allocated to the health sector, aligning with WHO standards, and called for improved service benefits for doctors. The association stressed the need to create a favorable domestic environment to prevent brain drain and ensure citizens' right to health.
Nepal Medical Association Demands 10% Budget for Health Sector
The Nepal Medical Association has demanded that at least 10 percent of the total budget be allocated to the health sector to improve services, retain doctors, and secure citizens' right to healthcare. The association has also put forward a 6-point proposal requiring amendments to prevailing budget rules.
Jayodine Biotech Exports Anticancer Drug Raw Materials from Nepal to India
Jayodine Biotech Industry has begun producing and exporting raw materials for anticancer drugs, processed from Nepali herbs, to India. The company, located in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, has invested Rs 1.3 billion in state-of-the-art equipment for this venture, aiming to produce 10-12 types of raw materials.
Free Health Camp in Myagdi Benefits Over 600 People with Gynecology Care
A two-day free health camp in Darbang village, Myagdi district, provided obstetrics and gynecology care to over 600 individuals. Organized with support from Birat Cancer Hospital and Birat Medical College, the camp focused on uterine cancer screening and women's health awareness, referring 15 diagnosed women for further treatment.
Postpartum Woman Rescued by Helicopter from Gorkha Due to Eclampsia
A 24-year-old postpartum woman, Vimla BK, from a remote village in Gorkha was airlifted by a Nepali Army helicopter to Kathmandu for emergency treatment. She was suffering from eclampsia, a severe illness that developed 13 days after childbirth. Her condition remains serious following the rescue.
