Nepal, April 14 -- The Constitution of Nepal guarantees health as a fundamental right and assigns responsibilities across federal units: The federal government oversees policy, standards, specialised services and disease control; provinces manage health services; and local governments are responsible for basic health and sanitation. This framework is further guided by the National Health Policy 2019, which aims to ensure equitable access to quality care.

The 16th Periodic Plan emphasises affordable and equitable health services to attain the 2030 SDG goal of Universal Health Coverage, and the focus on technological integration. Despite its constitutional importance, the health sector remains modestly financed, accounting for only about 4...