स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रमा व्यापक सुधार — १०% शय्या निःशुल्क, Free Health Portal, Burn Ward

Comprehensive health reform — 10% free beds, Free Health Portal, Burn Wards, air ambulance

Evidence

३२ अस्पताल (१९ निजी, १३ सरकारी) ले १०% शय्या निःशुल्क सेवा प्रदान गर्दै। 'Hospital Service Reform Procedure 2026' लागू — २४/७ प्रयोगशाला, जेनेरिक औषधि अनिवार्य, अस्पतालमा मेडिकल रिप्रेजेन्टेटिभ प्रतिबन्ध। শনি-আইতबার बिदामा पनि आपतकालीन/भर्ना सेवा २४/७ चल्ने निर्देशन। औषधि मूल्यवृद्धि छानबिन समिति गठित। Source: khabarhub.com, risingnepaldaily.com, kathmandupost.com

Summary

Monitor notes: Major update: Hospital Service Reform Procedure 2026 implemented. Mandates 24/7 lab services, report delivery, generic drug prescriptions, ban on pharma reps during working hours, Hello Sarkar focal person. 32 hospitals now providing 10% free beds. Weekend holiday policy: emergency and inpatient services mandated 24/7 with alternative staff scheduling. Medicine price hike inquiry committee formed (Apr 10).

What is this?

Protecting Nepal's remaining forests through enforcement against illegal logging, community forest management, reforestation programs, and satellite-based monitoring.

Impact on people

Forests that provide water, prevent floods, sequester carbon, and support biodiversity are preserved. Community forest user groups continue to benefit sustainably.

Why it matters

Despite community forestry successes, illegal logging, encroachment, and forest fires continue to degrade Nepal's forests — which are critical for water, climate, and millions of livelihoods.

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