#Understanding Nepal's National Health Policy 2076
Mastering the framework of Nepal’s healthcare system is essential for students, practitioners, and policymakers alike. The National Health Policy (NHP) 2076 serves as the roadmap for achieving Universal Health Coverage in a federalized Nepal. These "Spotter Sets" are designed to help you quickly memorize and understand the core pillars of this vital document.
#Quick Reference Table
Feature | Details |
Adopted Date | 2076 BS (2019 AD) |
Total Policies | 25 |
Total Strategies | 146 |
Core Philosophy | Federalism, Social Justice, and Universal Health Coverage |
#Spotter Set 1: Vision and Mission
Q1. Write the vision, mission, and goal of the National Health Policy 2076 of Nepal. (1.5)
Vision: Healthy, alert, and conscious citizens oriented to a happy life.
Mission: To ensure fundamental health rights of citizens through optimum and effective use of resources, collaboration, and participation.
Goal: To develop and expand a health system for all citizens in the federal structure based on social justice and good governance and ensure access to and utilization of quality health services.
Q2. How many policies are listed in the National Health Policy 2076 of Nepal? (0.5)
25 policies.
#Spotter Set 2: Pillars and History
Q1. What are the major components (pillars) of this national health policy? (1)
Health service delivery
Health workforce
Health financing
Medicine and technologies
Health information and research
Leadership and governance
Disease control and health promotion
Q2. What are the different national health policies released from the MoHP of Nepal after the restoration of democracy? (0.5)
3 Policies: 1st in 2048 BS, 2nd in 2071 BS, and 3rd in 2076 BS.
#Spotter Set 3: Strategy and Objectives
Q1. What are the primary objectives of the National Health Policy 2076? (1)
To create opportunities for all citizens to exercise their constitutional right to health.
To develop, expand, and improve health systems in accordance with the federal structure.
To transform the health sector from a profit-oriented model to a service-oriented model.
Q2. How many total strategies are formulated to implement the 25 policies? (0.5)
146 strategies.
#Spotter Set 4: Governance and Core Targets
Q1. Which levels of government are responsible for implementing the NHP 2076? (1)
The policy mandates concurrent and exclusive responsibilities across Federal, Provincial, and Local levels.
Q2. What is the core target concept the policy relies on to ensure financial protection for citizens? (1)
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the expansion of the Social Health Security (Insurance) program.