The Nepal Weekly 
August 1, 2025
Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has expressed that digital innovation has been a need for expanding access to health care, particularly for those who are often left behind. He mentioned this addressing a session at the Boao Forum for Asia Global Health Forum 2025. Calling for stronger international collaboration in knowledge-sharing and capacity building, he highlighted Nepal’s commitment to digital health through the National Digital Health Strategy. Minister Paudel also stated that modern technology can reduce costs, improve accuracy in diagnostics, health system management, and risk mapping.
He also mentioned the changing disease patterns linked to climate change, he urged the global community to prioritise climate-induced health risks.
The Boao Forum for Asia Global Health Forum 2025 Beijing Conference themed New Future of Health Industry: Driven by Innovation was during 24-25 July 2025 in Beijing.
On the sidelines, Minister Paudel met Shen Hongbin, Director of China’s NDCPA, where they discussed bilateral cooperation, including support for vector-borne disease research in Hetauda and a neuro treatment centre in government hospitals. Both sides agreed to deepen health collaborations.
The Minister also met the Nepali community in Beijing and encouraged them to contribute to Nepal with their knowledge and skills.
He was accompanied by the Ambassador of Nepal to China, Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli.
