Nepal Health Policy Library
Nepal's health Acts, policies, strategies and plans — explained
Clear, practical summaries of the laws and documents that shape Nepal's health system, with what each one means for practitioners, managers and students. Each guide links to the official source.
Public Health Service Act, 2075 (2018)
जनस्वास्थ्य सेवा ऐन, २०७५
The main law that turns the constitutional right to health into services: free basic health care, emergency treatment, quality standards and citizens' rights.
Public Health Service Regulation, 2077 (2020)
जनस्वास्थ्य सेवा नियमावली, २०७७
The detailed rules under the Public Health Service Act. They list basic and emergency services and set standards for running health institutions.
National Health Policy, 2076 (2019)
राष्ट्रिय स्वास्थ्य नीति, २०७६
Nepal's overarching health policy for the federal era. It aims for universal, quality, accessible health services and replaces the 2014 policy.
Nepal Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023–2030
The sector-wide plan that follows NHSS 2015–2020. It guides investment toward universal health coverage and the 2030 SDG health targets.
Right to Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Act, 2075 (2018)
सुरक्षित मातृत्व तथा प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य अधिकार ऐन, २०७५
Guarantees women's rights to safe motherhood, family planning, safe abortion services and reproductive health information.
Health Insurance Act, 2074 (2017)
स्वास्थ्य बीमा ऐन, २०७४
Sets up the national social health insurance programme run by the Health Insurance Board. Families pay a premium for an annual benefit package.
Immunization Act, 2072 (2016)
खोप ऐन, २०७२
Makes immunisation every child's right and sets up a national Immunization Fund so vaccine financing is sustainable.
Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, 2068 (2011)
सुर्तीजन्य पदार्थ (नियन्त्रण तथा नियमन गर्ने) ऐन, २०६८
Nepal's tobacco control law. It bans smoking in public places, bans tobacco advertising and requires large pictorial health warnings on packs.
Drugs Act, 2035 (1978)
औषधि ऐन, २०३५
The founding law for medicines regulation in Nepal. It created the Department of Drug Administration and controls how drugs are produced, imported, sold and used.
Nepal Medical Council Act, 2020 (1964)
नेपाल मेडिकल काउन्सिल ऐन, २०२०
Regulates the medical profession. Doctors must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council to practise, and the Council sets professional and ethical standards.
Multi-sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP)
Nepal's whole-of-government plan to reduce stunting, wasting and anaemia. Health, agriculture, WASH, education and local governments all have roles in it.
National Mental Health Strategy and Action Plan, 2077 (2020)
Brings mental health into primary care, expands community-based services and tackles stigma and suicide prevention.
Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs (2021–2025)
Nepal's plan to cut early deaths from heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease by tackling tobacco, alcohol, diet and physical inactivity.
National HIV Strategic Plan (2021–2026)
Guides Nepal's HIV response toward the global 95-95-95 targets and the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
National Strategic Plan to End Tuberculosis (2021/22–2025/26)
Nepal's plan to find the 'missing' TB cases, expand rapid molecular diagnosis and improve treatment success, including for drug-resistant TB.
National Health Care Waste Management Guideline
Sets national standards for safely separating, storing, treating and disposing of health care waste in hospitals and clinics.
These guides are editorial summaries for education. They are not legal advice and do not replace the official text. Check the official source for amendments.