Nepal, July 18 -- Over 9.3 million individuals insured under the government's health insurance scheme can now avail First Service Point (FSP) treatment from any 377 public hospitals across the country.

The Health Insurance Board here today announced that these policy owners can receive treatment from any healthcare facilities listed in the Board's FSP list from this July 17 regardless of their place of residence.

This recent provision seeks to make health insurance services more accessible, efficient and citizen-friendly.

This announcement marks a significant shift from earlier provision which required the insured person to get services from the pre-designated FSPs only.

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