Kathmandu, Jestha 5—The “One School, One Nurse” program was implemented in 1,387 schools during the fiscal year 2080/81 in Nepal.
This data is stated in the Annual Health Report 2080/81 published by the Department of Health Services.
Program Coverage by Administration
According to the report:
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260 schools (19%) were covered under the Nursing and Social Security Division
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1,127 schools were covered under provincial governments
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Some private schools have also adopted the program
Province-Wise Implementation
The program saw the highest implementation in Bagmati Province:
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Bagmati Province: 868 schools
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Koshi Province: 180 schools
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Madhesh Province: 76 schools
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Gandaki Province: 89 schools
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Lumbini Province: 36 schools
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Karnali Province: 102 schools
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Sudurpashchim Province: 36 schools
Background of the Program
The government initiated the “One School, One Nurse” program as a pilot in Bagmati Province during the fiscal year 2076/77.
It was designed to address health issues within schools and spread health awareness to parents through students.
