In a commendable move, Minister of Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has announced a plan to curtail unnecessary foreign medical trips by the country's VIPs and VVIPs at the expense of the taxpayers' money. This decision marks a significant step towards developing robust healthcare infrastructure within the country, benefiting local citizens equally.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has been an opener for the entire world, reminding us of the critical importance of a well-prepared and robust healthcare system. Nepal, too, has witnessed the dire consequences of a shortage of healthcare professionals during this crisis. It is now evident that we need to take proactive measures and implement a comprehensive plan to meet the increasing demand for health professionals in the coming years

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Nepali and Japanese health professionals residing in Japan have recently conducted a seminar on a topic, ‘Improving healthcare system in Nepal’ at JICA hall, Tokyo.