Posted by Chintan Maru
On Thursday, under a banyan tree that has sheltered generations, the village of Ridikot assembled to discuss its annual development goals. Dr. Jhapat Thapa, Nyaya’s Medical Director, was invited to sit with community leaders including representatives of the major political parties, Dalit and women’s rights groups, and the sole member of the [...]
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Posted by Astha Ramaiya
Recently, we asked our friend and colleague, Dr. Subhas Sitaula, to discuss his work and the work of Nyaya, and the interrelated impact of both in the Far Western region where we work.
Biographical background: Dr. Subhas Sitaula is originally from the central region of Nepal, and completed his MBBS from BP [...]
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Posted by Ranju Sharma
Nyaya volunteer Ranju Sharma recounts a day she spent in the summer of 2009 with two of Nyaya’s CHWs
Achham had recently had the first few rainfalls of this year’s monsoon when we went for a community visit with two of Nyaya Health Community Health Workers (CHWs). The day was not an ideal [...]
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Posted by Sushant Wagley, following conversations with Ruma Rajbhandari
Delivery of quality healthcare requires providers to maintain and develop knowledge and skills in clinical practice and performance. Continuing Medical Education (CME) allows medical providers to maintain the knowledge and skills acquired during primary training, while also allowing for the adoption of latest advancements and improvements into [...]
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Posted by Tenzing Tekan
6:30am Wake up at sunrise. Carry water to the house from the spring and get washed and cleaned. While I am washing, the night watchman brings a paper with a question from the overnight shift Assistant Nurse-Midwife regarding a dehydrated infant. Since it is a simple intervention, I write a reply instead [...]
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Posted in Clinic Staff on Dec 21st, 2007
Posted by Duncan Maru
One of the most exciting happenings over the last two months has been the expansion of the Nyaya Health team, particularly our Achham-based crew. It is worth summarizing who some of the new players are. I will focus on the Nepal-based folks since they really are the heart-and-soul of the growing team.
Dr. [...]
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