Binay Shah: Sudha Sharma Appointed as Nepal’s New Minister of Health and Population

Sudha Sharma Appointed as Nepal’s New Minister of Health and Population

Binay Shah, Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Binaytara, shared an important update on LinkedIn about Nepal’s health sector leadership.

“Thrilled to share that my op-ed has been published in SwasthyaUpdate.com. In this piece, I reflect on the appointment of Dr. Sudha Sharma as Nepal’s new Minister of Health and Population. Sharma, a respected obstetrician-gynecologist and former health secretary, brings both clinical empathy and policy pragmatism to her new role.”

Earlier this year, Dr. Sharma participated in Binaytara’s multi-stakeholder health policy dialogue held in Kathmandu, where she provided valuable insights on improving Nepal’s health insurance system and expanding access to healthcare services.

Key Contributions by Sudha Sharma

Renowned obstetrician-gynecologist with years of clinical experience.
Former health secretary with strong policy expertise.
Advocate for enhancing Nepal’s health insurance framework.
Focuses on increasing accessibility of healthcare for the population.

“She shared powerful insights on strengthening Nepal’s health insurance system and improving access to care.”

This appointment is a significant step forward for Nepal’s health policies, combining clinical experience with administrative leadership to address ongoing healthcare challenges.

Author’s summary: Dr. Sudha Sharma’s appointment marks a hopeful advance for Nepal’s healthcare, blending medical expertise with impactful policy initiatives.

Oncodaily — 2025-11-06

Sudha Sharma Appointed as Nepal’s New Minister of Health and Population

Key Contributions by Sudha Sharma

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