Selection Process and Recommendations
A recommendation committee formed to appoint the Executive Director of the Health Insurance Board has shortlisted three candidates for the position. The committee, after evaluating 10 applicants, conducted presentations and interviews on Falgun 18 and 19 (March 2 and 3).
Based on the evaluations, the committee recommended the following candidates:
- Kamal Panthi
- Dr. Krishna Prasad Adhikari
- Dr. Raghuraj Kafle
The Ministry of Health has forwarded the committee’s recommendations to the Council of Ministers for final approval. The decision is expected to be made in the upcoming cabinet meeting.
Current Interim Arrangement
Until the new Executive Director is appointed, Dr. Saroj Sharma, the Chief of the Quality Standards and Regulation Division at the Ministry of Health, is serving as the acting Executive Director of the Health Insurance Board.
Next Steps
The Council of Ministers will review the recommendations and make the final decision on the appointment. The selected candidate will lead the Health Insurance Board, which plays a crucial role in managing Nepal’s health insurance programs and ensuring accessible healthcare services for citizens.