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Kathmandu. Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Poudel has said that it is necessary to make the health insurance program a pride project for the entire nation. He said this while addressing the publicizing program of the Health Reform Suggestion Committee’s report and action plan at the ministry on Sunday.
He said that the health insurance program should not be limited to just a program of the Ministry of Health. He said that the determination of all government agencies, the support of policymakers, and the unified commitment of the entire nation are indispensable for the successful implementation of the health insurance program.
For this, the ministry, with the support of the Prime Minister and the entire Parliament, informed that the health assistance and relief programs currently being run by various agencies and ministries will be integrated into a single structure and managed.
He mentioned that the health insurance system will be made prosperous, systematic, and citizen-friendly by gradually bringing the separate programs under one umbrella and ensuring equal access to treatment for all, transparency in service delivery, and maximum utilization of available resources.
He said, “The health insurance program should not be limited to a program of the Ministry of Health alone.” It is necessary to make it a plan of pride for the entire nation. To successfully implement this program, the determination of all government agencies, the support of policymakers, and the unified commitment of the entire nation are indispensable. For this, on behalf of the Ministry – with the support of the Honorable Prime Minister and the entire Parliament, the health assistance and relief programs currently being run by various agencies and ministries will be integrated into a single structure and managed. In this way, the separate programs will be gradually brought under one umbrella, and the health insurance system will be made prosperous, systematic, and citizen-friendly by ensuring equal access to treatment for all, transparency in service delivery, and maximum utilization of available resources.’
Minister Poudel emphasized that a decentralization is needed in the health sector and that this is possible only through sustainable management and expansion of insurance. He mentioned that the government wants to expand this program with the main objective of ‘Health Insurance for All – Forever’.
He emphasized that the health insurance program is an important starting point to fulfill Nepal’s constitutional obligation related to health and provide accessible health services to the general public.
Says that the health insurance program is the best option today to provide health security to the general public, and the government is prepared to expand the scope of health insurance so that any Nepali citizen can get treatment with confidence.
He said, ‘The health sector needs a transformation and that is possible only through sustainable management and expansion of insurance. For this, with the main objective of ‘For All – Forever: Health Insurance’, we would like to request everyone present to expand this program. Not only this, but the Health Insurance Program is an important starting point to fulfill Nepal’s constitutional obligation regarding health and to provide accessible health services to the general public. Building on this foundation, we have tried to take it forward as a stepping stone to establish universal access to health as recognized globally and to help achieve the health-related goals of sustainable development. Therefore, we would like to urge everyone again – to provide health security to the general public – today’s best option – is the Health Insurance Program. For this – we are prepared to expand the scope of health insurance so that any Nepali citizen can get treatment with confidence.’
Minister Poudel said that most of the work related to the health insurance system, including drug treatment, has been done through digital medium, and now there is a plan to develop it to the maximum and develop it completely through digital medium.
He expressed his belief that this would help in keeping track of all the expenses and procedures incurred during drug treatment and prevent any kind of fake claims and irregularities.
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