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Prof. Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Shrestha For most of the human history, we were not office-workers, restaurant-goers or snack-eaters.We were hunters and gatherers. Food was uncertain. Hunting could fail. Climate could change. Famine was more common than feast. Our bodies therefore evolved to survive long periods without food. We mainly ate …

From Curiosity to Care, and Why Nepal Must Lean In Now Dr. Neil PandeDr. Neil is a Kathmandu-based dental surgeon with nearly three decades of clinical experience and an early adopter of digital dentistry. His current work focuses on integrating AI into healthcare to improve diagnosis, documentation, and patient journeys, …

Dr. Shishir Pokhrel He is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal. A medical microbiologist with an MD in Microbiology, he is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, diagnostic microbiology, curriculum development, and antimicrobial stewardship. His research interests focus on antimicrobial resistance, and he has published …

Artificial intelligence has officially arrived in the doctor’s office. While we once viewed AI as a futuristic concept, a recent report from experts at Stanford and Harvard highlights that it is now a daily reality. Today, these tools help spot risks in hospitalized patients, assist doctors with administrative notes, and …

Professor Dr Madhu Dixit DevkotaProfessor Devkota is the Executive Chairperson of Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, the institution that is spearheading Nepal’s technological advancement in neuroscience. She is also recognised for bringing the first biplane CathLab to Nepal fulfilling her late husband, Professor Upendra Devkota’s …

A Generation’s Lost Childhood. There’s a peculiar irony that defines modern parenting in Kathmandu Valley. A generation ago,parents would call their children inside as dusk fell, interrupting games of marbles in dustycourtyards or cricket matches in open fields. Today, those same parents, now with children oftheir own, find themselves pleading …

Dr. Shilpa Amatya She is a Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist at KIOCH. She completed her MBBS from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal, followed by an MD in Paediatrics (2017–2020) and a DM in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology (2021–2024) from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Dr Amatya has special interest in the management of …

Dr. Srijana Thapa She is a pediatrician with a calm approach and a genuine love for working with children. She values patience, clear communication, and constant growth in her medical practice. The TakeAway Message Parenting is the single most powerful influence on a child’s future. However, the goal is not perfection; it …

Dr. Shirish Silwal He is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at KIOCH. He earned his Master of Surgery (MS) in Paediatric Surgery in 2020 from Bangladesh. Committed to continuous learning and exposure to international best practices, Dr. Silwal completed a significant observership in 2025 at world-renowned centres in England: Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. With over five years of experience, he …

Dr. Sajal Twanabasu He is a pediatrician currently working at KIOCH, Kathmandu Children’s Hospital, with a positive attitude, patience, and commitment to excellence in child health. An avid reader with a strong interest in research and continuous skill enhancement. He has extensive experience working in a rural setting at Dhading, …