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 …
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Good Parenting:Pediatric Perspective
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 …
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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 …
Read More »Infant and Family Centered Developmental Care (IFCDC): Let us Act Now; before it is too Late!
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, …
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Dr. Prahar Dahal is a clinically oriented Consultant Pathologist with advanced fellowship training in cancer cytogenetics holding an MD in Pathology and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management. He has expertise in solid tumor FISH, FISH for leukemia and multiple myeloma, cancer karyotyping andmolecular genetics tests related to leukemia and …
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Dr. Binuda Poudyal She is a pediatrician with strong academic training and extensive clinical experience in child health. She completed her MBBS from Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, followed by an MD in Pediatrics from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Dr. Poudyal has served as a General Pediatrician at Manmohan …
Read More »Understanding and Preventing Obesity in Children
Dr. Shikha Pandey She completed her MBBS from Patan Academy of Health Sciences and her MD in Paediatrics from the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences. She is currently working at the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health as a Paediatric Registrar, with a strong interest in providing compassionate and evidence-based …
Read More »Pediatric Surgery: Building a Culture of Safety, Precision, and Compassion
Dr. Hiramani Pathak He is a paediatric surgeon and urologist specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He completed his MBBS and MS in Nepal before earning an MCh in Paediatric Surgery from Delhi University. With over three years of post-MCh experience, he treats complex congenital anomalies and advanced …
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Life lessons my patients taught me Dr. Mrinal Shrestha She is a practicing paediatrician at KIOCH, trained at Nepal Medical College (MBBS) and KUSMS, Dhulikhel Hospital (MD Paediatrics). An animal lover who runs on coffee and suspense thrillers, she is a writer at heart and a pediatrician by passion. I …
Read More »OTC medicines: A tricky convenience fueling a silent pandemic
Dr. Sinda Karkee She is a practicing pediatrician in KIOCH. She graduated MBBS from Patan Academy of Health Sciences, and MD, Pediatrics from Manipal College of Medical Sciences. Outside the hospital, she enjoys gardening keenly and loves winding the day down with coffee and a suspense thriller book. The TakeAway Message Is …
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