Chitwan- Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has said that doctors cannot go to private hospitals while working in government hospitals.
Talking to journalists on Friday, he said, ‘They should be available during working hours in government hospitals.’
He informed that the guidelines issued by the ministry a few days ago are in the process of implementation in hospitals and departments. He said that due to the implementation of the guidelines, some problems have been noticed and those problems will be solved soon. Minister Paudel says that the government has moved forward to solve and manage the problems seen in the health sector.
He expressed his commitment to take the path of gradual improvement as the progress of the health sector cannot be seen from yesterday.
Minister Paudel said, ‘We have started many works such as making health services effective, organizing insurance, adjusting the prices of medicines, and they are being implemented.’
Minister Paudel informed that the Ministry’s proposal to increase health insurance to Rs 5 lakh has been passed by the Council of Ministers and is ready to be implemented.
He said, ‘Our proposal will be accepted by the Council of Ministers and immediately after the proposal is accepted, the insurance of five lakhs will be implemented.’