Minister Paudel highlights digital innovation for better health care access

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 27: Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has emphasised that digital innovation is crucial for expanding access to health care, particularly for those who are often left behind.

Addressing a session at the Boao Forum for Asia Global Health Forum 2025, he highlighted Nepal’s commitment to digital health through the National Digital Health Strategy. He called for stronger international collaboration in knowledge-sharing and capacity building.

Minister Paudel participated in the forum held in Beijing from 24–25 July, under the theme ‘New future of health industry: Driven by innovation’, the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing informed in a statement on Saturday.

In his address to the session, he emphasised the transformative power of modern technology in reducing healthcare costs, improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing health system management, and risk mapping. 

Noting the changing disease patterns linked to climate change, he urged the global community to prioritise climate-induced health risks. 

On the sidelines, Minister Paudel met Shen Hongbin, Director of China’s NDCPA, where they discussed bilateral cooperation, including support for vector-borne disease research in Hetauda and a neuro treatment centre in government hospitals. Both sides agreed to deepen health collaborations.

The Minister also met the Nepali community in Beijing and encouraged them to contribute to Nepal with their knowledge and skills. He was accompanied by the Ambassador of Nepal to China, Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli.