Patient Safety Framework in Healthcare Regulatory System of Nepal: A Call for Action

Patient safety in Nepal's healthcare system remains a critical challenge due to fragmented regulatory frameworks, resource constraints, and inadequate monitoring mechanisms. Despite multiple regulatory bodies overseeing healthcare services, their lack of coordination limits effectiveness. Learning from international models, Nepal can enhance patient safety by establishing a unified governance system, strengthened monitoring mechanisms, and increased budget allocations. A dedicated patient safety framework, including stakeholder collaboration, capacity-building, and a national reporting system, is crucial. Increasing healthcare funding to at least 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would demonstrate Nepal's commitment towards improving patient safety and achieving global healthcare standards.