Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has objected to the government’s proposal of adding tax to the health services provided by the private health institutions. Issuing a press release, the association has also warned to reconsider the government’s proposal and withdraw the proposal.
In a statement issued on Friday, 2083. The association has objected to the proposal of raising three percent tax under the health parity fee on the services provided by private hospitals in the budget statement of 84 BS.
According to the association, it would be a great injustice to levy tax on patients who come to the hospital for treatment, which will put additional financial burden on the patients and their relatives.
General Secretary of the association, Dr. Issuing a press release today, Dr Sanjeev Tiwari recalled that such tax was withdrawn in the past at the initiative of Nepal Medical Association (NMA). The association has demanded that the government immediately revoke the decision, saying that the decision will cause additional financial burden to the patients and affect access to health services.
