Nepal Health Sector Strategic Plan (2023-2030).

This Health Sector Strategic Plan provides for the roadmap for strengthening the health system and achieving Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The plan aims to establish a resilient, equitable, and accountable health system that guarantees quality basic healthcare as a fundamental right. The strategy adopts a multisectoral approach, recognising that health outcomes depend on social, economic, environmental, and demographic factors. It emphasizes strengthening governance across federal, provincial, and local governments, improving evidence-based planning, expanding digital health systems, enhancing disaster preparedness, and mobilizing sustainable domestic and partner financing. Regular monitoring, mid-term and final evaluations, and strong collaboration among government agencies, development partners, and local bodies are proposed to ensure effective implementation and continuous learning.
The key strategies include: 1. Strengthening health system efficiency and accountability by improving governance, health workforce management, infrastructure, medical supplies, health information systems, leadership, and emergency preparedness; 2. Addressing the broader determinants of health through multisectoral coordination and collaboration across sectors; 3. Promoting sustainable health financing and social protection by increasing investments in health, expanding health insurance, and reducing financial barriers to healthcare; 4. Ensuring equitable access to quality health services by improving availability, affordability, and quality of essential health services for all populations, particularly underserved groups; and 5. Managing population dynamics and migration by addressing demographic transitions, migration, planned settlements, and maximizing Nepal's demographic dividend.