Nepal and Japan Discuss Expansion of Healthcare Cooperation

On 4 November, Nepal’s Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta met Japanese Ambassador Maeda Toru to discuss stronger cooperation in healthcare. Discussions included Japan’s support for health institutions such as Bir Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital, along with technical equipment and assistance to flood-affected districts. No new financial commitment or project value was announced. The discussions create opportunities for medical-equipment suppliers, hospital service providers and healthcare consultants. HPC can support healthcare-sector research, supplier identification and international partnerships.