Health Minister Nisha Mehta Announces Upcoming Implementation of Digital Reporting System in Government Hospitals

March 12, Kathmandu – Health Minister Nisha Mehta has announced that a digital reporting system will soon be implemented across all government hospitals. During an inspection at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu on Sunday, Minister Mehta listened to complaints from patients and their relatives regarding delays in receiving health examination reports and revealed plans to introduce the digital reporting system during treatments.

Patients visiting hospitals had expressed difficulties due to the delayed availability of health test reports. Hospital administration clarified that delayed report preparation is attributed to the outpatient services catering to approximately 5,000 patients daily. Minister Mehta emphasized that soon, patients will no longer need to visit hospitals to collect their health examination reports as the new system will facilitate easier access.

Additionally, she urged hospital administration to ensure arrangements are in place so that patients receiving treatment at the hospital do not have to purchase medicines externally. After the inspection, speaking briefly to reporters, the minister announced that comprehensive plans for overall health sector improvements will be disclosed soon. In line with government directives, outpatient services continue to operate even on public holidays such as Sunday.