Overview
In Nepal, every citizen has the constitutional right to basic healthcare services. Public hospitals and health posts provide free or subsidised treatment under government health policies.
Who can get free healthcare?
- Government hospital or health post visitors
- Emergency patients requiring immediate treatment
- Pregnant women and maternal health cases
- Low-income or vulnerable individuals (vipanna)
What you are entitled to
- Emergency treatment without delay
- Basic healthcare services in public facilities
- Free treatment in allocated hospital beds (10% quota)
- Essential government health services
How to access free treatment
- Visit a government hospital or health post
- Go to registration or emergency desk
- Request free/subsidised treatment
- Follow social service verification
- Receive treatment under government scheme
Legal & Policy Basis
Based on Article 35 of the Constitution of Nepal (2015), which guarantees every citizen’s right to basic healthcare, and government hospital policies requiring free treatment allocation for vulnerable groups.