Citizen Well-being Plan Launched

2 December 2021
Departmental update
Nepal

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province - The Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), launched the Citizen Well-being Plan, an activity in line with MoHP’s National Action Plan on accelerating Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage. A pocketbook and video clip to promote well-being and healthy lifestyles were also disseminated. Amid growing concern for rising lifestyle-related diseases, the plan promotes Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and healthy activities which can be maintained at home with family. These technical products with the theme “My Health My Responsibility” were developed with the technical support of WHO, Country Office Nepal, and incorporate the expertise of Ayurveda Physicians from the Ministry of Social Development from all 7 provinces and Ayurveda experts. The guidelines will be used to develop and implement strategic plans across provinces and municipalities.