Working towards Health Equity and Access in Rural Nepal
Posted in Clinic Staff, Logistics and Management, staff profiles on Apr 1st, 2010
Posted by Chintan Maru In the past month, two of our most dedicated team members left Achham. We are fortunate that Shefali Oza and Jhapat Thapa will continue to serve as active members of Nyaya Health’s Board of Directors. Jhapat Thapa, MBBS served as Nyaya’s first Medical Director for two years. The staff revered him [...]
Posted in Logistics and Management, Social Justice and Health on Feb 14th, 2010
Posted by Chintan Maru South Asia has no shortage of water stories. A hydro-electric dam project diverts a sacred river and displaces millions. The morning hustle at a slum’s communal tap breaks into a fatal fight. A monsoon rain blesses an inter-caste wedding. I began asking about Nyaya’s water story when I witnessed our night-watchman [...]
Posted in Clinic Staff, Logistics and Management, Social Justice and Health on Feb 5th, 2010
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 [...]