Dr. Anjana DongolProfessor in Obstetrics and GynaecologyUrogynecologist, Chief of Education and Training Division, Dhulikhel Hospital The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles in pelvis whose main function is to support pelvic organs. Pregnancy and postpartum dysfunction bring a broad set of symptoms resulting from abnormal function of the …
Read More »Dr. Tejsu Singh MallaGeneral SecretaryNepal Ophthalmic Society World Ophthalmologist Day is observed annually on 8 August to recognize the invaluable contributions of ophthalmologists in preventing blindness, restoring vision, advancing eye care, and improving the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. Although it is not an official United Nations …
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Dr. Miraj Pokharel He is a glaucoma specialist and ophthalmic surgeon serving as the Head of the Glaucoma Department at Mechi Eye Hospital, Birtamod, Nepal. He has established himself as one of Nepal’s emerging leaders in the field of glaucoma. Dr. Pokharel has been at the forefront of introducing and promoting …
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Dr. Sanjeeta Sitaula She is a consultant neuro-ophthalmologist and cornea specialist working at B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine. She has more than 14 years of clinical experience in managing various neuro-ophthalmological conditions. Her areas of professional interests include optic nerve disease, systemic …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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