Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam is a senior Nepali obstetrician-gynecologist and public health specialist, appointed as Nepal’s Minister of Health and Population in October 2025. With decades of experience in maternal and newborn health, she previously served as Secretary of the Ministry of Health and has been a leader in professional medical organizations. Her appointment signals a focus on health system reform, mental-health services for mass-mobilised youth, and transparent governance of the health sector.
