Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population will be organising the National Health Conference this coming December. The event, scheduled to take place on December 26-27, aims to promote partnership, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience, and utilise global expertise to address challenges in the health sector.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Ministry shared information about this at a press meet on Wednesday. Dr. Tanka Barakoti, the Ministry’s additional secretary, stated that the objective of the conference is to unite Nepali health experts from around the world and leverage their expertise to strengthen the country’s health services. The conference will provide a forum for discussions on health-related challenges and explore potential solutions.
The Ministry’s Coordination Division Chief, Dr. Bhim Prasad Sapkota, mentioned that the discussions and sharing with the overseas Nepali community and national health stakeholders are expected to be a milestone in developing a long-
term strategy for the enhancement of the health system. The conference will seek to identify potential improvements and impacts that the use of digital tools and technologies can bring to healthcare services. It will also discuss policy frameworks to strengthen partnerships with overseas Nepali communities engaged in the health sector.
Overseas Nepali health professionals from over 90 countries, including research organisations, will participate in the conference.