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Most of Nepal's health care facilities are concentrated in urban areas. Rural health facilities often lack adequate funding. [24] In 2003, Nepal had 10 health centers, 83 hospitals, 700 health posts, and 3,158 "sub-health posts," which serve villages. In addition, there were 1,259 physicians, one for every 18,400 persons. [25]
Dr. Roshan Pokhrel currently holds position of health secretary. The Department of Health Services serves under the ministry to facilitate and implement its work, mainly deliver health services and to maintain public hospitals. [5] Furthermore, two other departments also work under and with the ministry: Department of Ayurveda [6]
Nepal has made great progress in maternal and child health. 95% of children have access to iodised salt, and 86% of children aged 6 – 59 months receive Vitamin A prophylaxis. [284] Stunting, underweight and wasting has been reduced significantly; [ 284 ] malnutrition, at 43% among children under five, is extremely high. [ 285 ]
During an event of cardiovascular health awareness a Guinness World Record was achieved on World Heart Day 2023. A Facebook live awareness programme on heart health prevention attracted 11,212 viewers during the 30-minute presentation and was awarded the "Most viewers for a cardiovascular health awareness live stream on Facebook" by Guinness ...
Cardiovascular disease is rising in Nepal. More than 27% of total mortalities is attributed to cardiovascular disease in Nepal . [ 1 ] The problem his worsened by lack of health infrastructure, geographical difficulties, a weak economy, and a low literacy rate.
Health Foundation Nepal in 2020 conducted a feasibility study of mental health crisis helpline services. [72] Results identified several gaps in the implementation including the need to increase the workforce of the service providers, the need for continued training among healthcare workers, and creating a systematic information management ...
(Those are slightly higher shares than the estimate from the Center s for Disease Control and Prevention, which says around 40% of U.S. adults had obesity from 2021 to 2023.)
Just over one-third (35%) of births in Nepal occur in health facilities. [20] They most commonly occur in Eastern terai (50%) and Western terai (48%) regions. [20] One may go to a private or public hospital or clinic, but costs are generally higher at private ones. [14]