Life and Inspiration You have lived a truly multifaceted life. What do you think are your greatest key accomplishments? I may not consider my achievements extraordinary, but I have always given my best to whatever I pursued, and I have accomplished quite a lot. Even at 88, I remain active, …

Dr. Sriti Manandhar is an Associate Professor of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery and a Senior Consultant Rhinologist renowned for her expertise in endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base surgery. With over twelve years of dedicated clinical practice, she has significantly advanced ENT care in Nepal. Dr. Manandhar earned …

From pioneering air travel with Buddha Air to championing agriculture with initiatives like Arju Rice Mills, Mr. Birendra Bahadur Basnet embodies dedication to Nepal’s development. A first-generation entrepreneur, he established Buddha Air to address Nepal’s unique transportation needs, navigating early challenges to build a trusted airline that gives passengers a …

Many hospitals in Nepal still view their pharmacies primarily as business hubs—focused on the storage and dispensation of medicines—rather than as integral components of patient care.   As we approach World Pharmacist Day this September, it’s crucial to reflect on the progress and challenges faced by the pharmacy sector in …

Dr. Kshitij K Shrestha     “Patient safety is the cornerstone of healthcare, ensuring not only the well-being of patients but also fostering trust in healthcare services.” Patient Safety is the avoidance of mistakes and unfavourable consequences for patients related to patient safety. It is important to recognize that many …

Dr Lekh Jung Thapa “The aviation industry has achieved a remarkable safety record with a 1 in a million chance of harm, while healthcare still sees a 1 in 300 chance of patient harm during care.” Having traveled frequently by air over the past decade, I have come to appreciate …

Dr Prasanna Rajbhandari “Patient safety is not just a legal and ethical obligation; it is the cornerstone for building trust in healthcare systems.” Patient safety is the foundation of good patient care. The unnerving fact that healthcare can harm us as well as heal us is the reason for suggesting …

Dr Neema Shrestha Dr Neema Shrestha is currently working as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Grande International Hospital. She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Diploma in Child Health from D.Y. Patil University and MD Pediatrics from Nepal Medical College. With a keen interest in Neonatology, she further …

    A study conducted by public health researchers in China has revealed the presence of microplastics in every semen sample tested. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the study involved 36 healthy adult men from Jinan, China, who provided semen samples for analysis. This alarming discovery …

Nepal is on high alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of mpox.  It is the new clade 1 strain that the world is getting increasingly concerned about. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has urged all relevant agencies to …