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The elusive Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), endangered guardian of the misty Himalayan forests and umbrella for a rich mountain ecosystem. The Red PandaScientific name: Ailurus fulgensDirect translation: Fire-coated catPS: This is neither a cat nor panda in any taxonomic sense.Nepali name: xfa|]Habitat: Misty temperate forests from 2400-3900 meters across the …

For a long time, ordering something healthy at a restaurant in Kathmandu has meant choosing the smallest, least interesting item on the menu and being a little defensive while watching everyone else’s plates look more like dinner. The salad has always gotten a side glance and a quiet apology to …

Dr. Ritu AmatyaShe is a clinical microbiologist and a public health professional who served as a lead for the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Nepal from December 2021 to February 2026. Ms Usha TandukarShe is a Senior Drug Administrator in the Quality Standard and Regulation Division of the Ministry of …

Dr. Nali HadaShe is a Medical Officer and manager of heart and lung program at Chhetrapati free clinic hospital who holds a keen interest in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, emergency medicine, and medical research. Alongside clinical practice, she enjoys exploring emerging concepts at the intersection of neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology through …

Cultural Heritage as Wellness: Nepal’s Invisible AdvantageOne of the things I find most exciting about the concept of wellness tourism in Nepal and one of the things that distinguishes it most clearly from wellness tourism anywhere else in the world is that culture and healing are not separate categories here. …

Dr. Deepika MalhotraShe is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea and External Eye Disease, with over a decade of experience in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and ocular surface reconstruction. She completed her MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Pakistan in 2009, followed by an MD in Ophthalmology from BPKLCOS, Tribhuvan …

Dr. Samjhana BasnetShe is a life saver and an associate professor in the Department of General Practice and Emergency Medicine at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences/Dhulikhel Hospital. She is a program lead for Dhulikhel Hospital- One-Stop Crisis Management Center and Basic Life Support training course. She is an active …

Mr Raj Sehgal He is a business Lead & Director of Gratitude Healthcare, India, and a global healthcare consultant, blends expertise in diagnostics, hospital marketing & strategy. With experience in 25 countries, he drives innovation & excellence in healthcare solutions & consultancy. You can reach out to him via their …

Anjana PantheeShe is a lecturer and consultant pediatric physiotherapist with extensive experience in pediatric rehabilitation, teaching, and research. Her clinical and academic interests include infant motor development, early intervention and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is passionate about advancing pediatric physiotherapy education, clinical decision-making, and child health through research, teaching, and advocacy. …

Mr Jeevan LabhHe is a biotechnologist and science communicator bridging molecular research and public understanding. Trained at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, he has worked across genomic diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality systems, and bioinformatics. He writes to make complex science accessible, actionable, and relevant to communities beyond the laboratory. In a …