The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform.
Health Minister Pradeep Paudel has initiated the development of an integrated digital medical system through the creation of a 'Unique Health ID' that will store individuals' complete medical history.
To take the initiative forward, the Ministry on Wednesday formed a recommendation committee led by Dr Saroj Sharma, Chief of the Quality Measurement and Regulation Division.
The committee includes representatives from the Policy, Plan and Monitoring Division; Law and Judgment Enforcement Division; Department of Civil Registration; Health Insurance Board; Confederation of Nepalese Industries; and IT Consultant Shashankshree Neupane. Ramesh Raj Subedi, Director of Information Technology at the Ministry, will serve as member-secretary.
The committee has been tasked with studying the methods, processes, and algorithms for creating the health ID number. It will also examine the integration of existing government-issued identity documents, such as the national ID and health insurance card.
Ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said further steps will be taken based on the committee's report and recommendations.
Source: https://thehimalayantimes.com/health/govt-to-introduce-unique-health-id
