Tribhuvan University, Nepal's largest and oldest University, is planning to provide medical insurance coverage to its students from upcoming academic session.
According to Tribhuvan University officials, students enrolled at TU central campuses, its constituent and affiliated colleges will get medical cover for emergency treatment and other health facilities, according to the TU officials.
TU Registrar Chandra Mani Poudel said “The students will have to pay Rs 500 per year in whichever faculty they enroll,” The insurance coverage would be automatically deemed void after students complete their degree.
As per the agreement between various student unions and the TU officials, the university will coordinate with insurance companies for the students´ benefit.
