Bangkok: Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel engaged in a critical discussion with Nepali health professionals, intellectuals, and medical students based in Thailand to explore ways to enhance Nepal’s health sector by drawing on Thailand’s experience.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Paudel, who is currently in Bangkok for the United Nations Ministerial Meeting on Population Policy, participated in a discussion organized by the Nepali Embassy. The meeting, held on Tuesday, focused on gathering insights from the Nepali community about the healthcare system, health education, and health insurance practices in Thailand.
Minister Paudel expressed his belief that the experiences shared by Nepalis familiar with both countries’ healthcare environments would be highly beneficial. He emphasized the value of leveraging these insights to improve Nepal’s healthcare infrastructure and policies.
Nepali Ambassador to Thailand, Dhan Prasad Oli, highlighted that Nepalis in Thailand are significantly involved in medical higher education, medical practice, business, and policy making. He noted that the exchange of experiences between the two countries could lead to more opportunities and collaboration in the future.
Additionally, Nepalis who are part of the development of a healthcare service provider app expressed their willingness to extend their services to Nepal, indicating a readiness to contribute to the country’s healthcare advancements.