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Nepal National Health Policy 1991: Legacy, Priorities and Historical Context
An accessible historical guide to Nepal's National Health Policy 1991, its 14 policy areas, rural primary-care ambition and place in later health-sector reform.
Editorial review: 2026-10-04
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