Kathmandu : The government has allocated the budget amounting to Rs 102.95 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2083-84 BS (2026/27).
This has been stated in a budget speech that was presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle before the Federal Parliament on Friday.
As announced by the Finance Minister, Rs 15 billion has been allocated for the implementation of health insurance programme and Rs 13.15 billion for the indigent citizens’ treatment, safe motherhood programme.
Likewise, telemedicine service will be expanded to rural areas including in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Special health services will be ensured through the ‘tele-medicine’ service.
