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Words by Dr Anjali Pandit She is a consultant pediatric Hematologist-oncologist and Bone marrow transplant specialist at Nepal cancer hospital and Research center. With over 10 years of experience, she has expertise in treating pediatric hematologic disorders and solid tumors in children and adolescents. Childhood cancer remains a profoundly challenging …

Dr Ashish Lal Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FAIS, FIAPS Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital   Pediatric surgery is a unique and demanding specialty, dedicated to addressing surgical conditions in the most vulnerable members of society—the children. In Nepal, the journey …

Dr. Dilip Neupane He is Nepal’s first DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his MBBS from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and pursued his master’s in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. For super specialization, he earned a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Currently, …

Dr Amit Jha He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes for young people. He holds an MBBS from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), an MD in Psychiatry from AIIMS, New Delhi, and a DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bangalore. …

Words by Dr Pawana Kayastha She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Principal at Kathmandu Medical College. She is an executive member of the Nepal Pediatric Society (NEPAS) and Co-Chair of its Pediatric Nutrition Committee. A celebrated academic, she has received several prestigious accolades, including the IPALA Scholarship …

Words by Sadhana Dahal Sadhana Dahal earned her PharmD from Punjab University, Pakistan. Embarking on an academic career, she lectured in Pharmacy at Asian College for Advanced Studies. Recognizing the need for further education, she pursued an M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the same Pakistani university. She taught Pharm. D …

Words by Aska Gautam She is a veterinary student at HICAST, Kirtipur, with a passion for science trivia and unique wildlife. Inspired by veterinarian Romain Pizzi and Sir David Attenborough, Aska dreams of working in zoos and aquariums worldwide, dedicating her career to helping rare creatures thrive. Playful Aggression informally …

Dr. Anand Ghimire He is an ENT specialist with extensive expertise in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. He holds an MS in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, and has completed a prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery from …

Dr Shreyashi Aryal She has an experience of more than 15 years working in the field of women’s health. She works currently as Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal. She is also the managing editor of the medical journal of the same …

Words by Preeti Bista Ms. Bista, a senior reproductive biologist and certified clinical embryologist, is among Nepal’s first few experts in assisted reproductive technology. With advanced degrees from UC Merced, IVIRMA, and ongoing PhD work at the University of Valencia, she directs labs at Nepal International Fertility and Laparoscopic Center …