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KATHMANDU: Private medical colleges have agreed to return the amount they ‘overcharged’ from the students.
The colleges have also agreed to give students deprived of filling up the exam form earlier a second chance till tomorrow to complete the process.
Infuriated student unions on last Tuesday had padlocked the offices of Tribhuvan University (TU) vice chancellor and Institute of Medicine (IoM)’s dean’s office, alleging them of turning deaf ears towards the students’ demands.
A joint meeting of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; TU vice chancellor Dr Tirtharaj Khaniya; representatives of Gandaki Medical College and KIST Medical College, and the agitating students held today concluded with the agreements.
With the agreement, two agitating students unions — All Nepal National Free Students Union and the All Nepal Independent Students Union (Revolutionary) — have been convinced to unlock the padlocks.
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KATHMANDU: National Trauma Centre has appointed Dr Pramod Yadav as its Executive Director.
The Centre is operated under the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population, Upendra Yadav appointed the 10th level senior general surgeon Dr Yadav to the post through a ministerial decision, the DPM’s secretariat has stated.
Likewise, Prof DN Saha was appointed to the post of Dean of NAMS on March 14.
KATHMANDU: In its bid to promote Sowa Rigpa, a traditional treatment method, Sewa Rigpa Association Nepal handed over a memorandum to Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Health, Upendra Yadav, today.
DPM said that the government was positive in promoting Sowa Rigpa method of medical treatment as the main treatment system.
Sowa Rigpa method of treatment is believed to have propounded by the Gautam Buddha some 2,600 years ago. The delegation of the association was led by its president Amchi Dr Tenzing Dharke Gurung.
Receiving a memorandum DPM Yadav said that the government has made provisions in the Health Act 2075 and various health-related policies to give priority to Sowa Rigpa system of medical treatment as an alternative and supplementary treatment method.
Nepal government recognizes several alternative treatment methods like homeopathic, naturopathy, yoga and acupuncture treatment practices.
Among other issues, the memorandum calls for mentioning Sowa Rigpa treatment system specifically in Article 51 of the constitution during its amendment. It also calls for the government in setting up of an alternative or supplementary medical council, department, and hospital by incorporating Sowa Rigpa, homeopathic, naturopathy, yoga and acupuncture, among others.
Similarly, the memorandum calls for establishing Sowa Rigpa Service Centres in all 77 districts including in the mountainous region and for launching public awareness programs on this treatment practice across the country.
President Gurung said that Sowa Rigpa traditional medical treatment system is famous in the mountainous region and is now expanding to various cities, including Kathmandu.
OKHALDHUNGA: Okhaldhunga Community Hospital has made a mandatory rule of banning the sale and distribution of alcohol in its surrounding areas.
The hospital has declared an alcohol free zone in the area around 500 meters with the initiative of Lalupate Club and District Police Office. Action would be taken against them if anyone is found selling and consuming the liquor, hospital authorities said.
Although the campaign was launched five years ago, it is yet to be effective. The campaign has been revived by the District Police Office with the coordination of the Club with increased monitoring at Sobru area.
Chief at District Police Office, Pushpa Raj Malla, said that they have strictly implemented the rule after holding discussions with entrepreneurs and local leaders of the area in the presence of club members and people’s representatives.
Malla said, “We have been taking initiative to control alcohol-related incidents in view of the violent and illegal activities in the district lately.”
The local Lalupate Club has been brought into operation with the support of Okhaldhunga Community Hospital for eight years at Sobru. The Club, run by 16 people, has facilitated the treatment of more than 175 persons indulged in addiction.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appointed Prof Dr Dev Narayan Saha as the Vice-Chancellor of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
The appointment was made on Friday as per the recommendation of Pro-Chancellor of NAMS, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population, Upendra Yadav.
Similarly, DPM Yadav appointed other office-bearers of NAMS on Friday itself at recommendation of Vice-Chancellor Saha.
Prof Dr Subodh Kumar Adhikari has been appointed as Rector while Prof Pramila Dewan, Prof Dr Piyush Dahal have been appointed as Registrar and Dean respectively.
Similarly, Dr Kedar Prasad Century has been appointed as Director of Bir Hospital. They have been appointed for four years’ term.
DPM Yadav administered the oath of office and secretary to the Vice Chancellor and others in the presence of the Prime Minister.
After administering the oath of office and secrecy, PM Oli directed the NAMS to expedite the construction of Bir Hospital in Bhaktapur.
The oldest hospital in the country will be relocated to Bhaktapur, and modern and well equipped buildings for the Hospital will be constructed across 500 ropanis of land. According to the PM, Bir Hospital would be operated as the City Hospital.
PM Oli also directed the Hospital officials to break the ill trend of the senior doctors not attending to the patients. He is of the view that the patients would be highly benefitted if the senior doctor examines them. The PM also stressed change in behavior and treatment towards the patients.
KATHMANDU: The World Kidney Day has been marked by organizing kidney-related awareness programs across the country on Thursday. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli attended a program to mark the Day at the TU Teaching Hospital (TUTH) this morning.
Speaking at the program the Prime Minister urged people to maintain proper food habits, do regular physical exercises for the safety of kidneys. The PM also participated in a walkathon along with the hosts as part of the program.
The program was organized by the TUTH’s Department of Nephrology, Physician for Social Responsibility Nepal and Free Students’ Union. Talking to Khabarhub, Dr. Pukar Chandra Shrestha, executive director and kidney transplant specialist at Shahid Dharma Bhakta National Transplant Center, Bhaktapur, said a total of 3 million Nepali people are suffering from kidney ailments in Nepal. Of the total 3 million kidney patients, the 3,000 patients’ kidneys fail annually, Shrestha added.
The number of kidney patients receiving government treatment allowance has been increasing. The data maintained by the Nursing and Social Security Division (NSSD) shows that, in the Fiscal Year 2018/19, the number of patients taking government subsidy on kidney disease has doubled. A total of 4,661 kidney patients took government subsidy for the medicine, according to the division.
According to the statistics maintained by the Division, in the 2017-18 Fiscal Year, 2, 625 kidney patients received government allowance, of which 2,197 took the subsidy for hemodialysis, 88 took allowance for peritoneal dialysis service. Similarly, the 142 people took the service for transplantation service while 198 people took government subsidy for medicine.
In the Fiscal Year 2016/17, 4,300 people had received the government treatment subsidy, of which 1,939 patients took government allowance for haemodialysis, 85 took allowance for peritoneal dialysis while 157 received allowance for transplant services. Similarly, 222 people took subsidy for medicine, according to the data maintained by the NSSD.
Of them, 4,110 kidney patients took subsidy for haemodialysis, 188 took subsidy for peritoneal dialysis while 249 took subsidy for kidney transplantation while 114 took subsidy for medicine.
According to the record of the Division, a total of 8, 246 kidney patients have undergone haemodialysis while 361 peritoneal dialysis. Similarly, 548 patients underwent kidney transplantation service while 534 took government subsidy for medicine.
Given the data above, the number of kidney patients is growing every year. According to Dr. Shrestha, the kidneys fail due to unhealthy lifestyle and when the people do not undergo kidney-checking. High blood pressure and diabetes are the major causes of kidney failure, Shrestha told Khabarhub. Shrestha advise people to visit the hospital for kidney check-up once a year.
Govt. provides subsidy for kidney patients
The government has defined kidney disease as acute ailment and been providing subsidy to the patients for dialysis, transplantation and medicine. The government has been providing Rs. 400,000 to those kidney patients willing to undergo kidney transplantation in Nepal while those undergoing dialysis will get Rs. 100,000, among others.
Similarly, the government provides Rs. 50,000 each to kidney donors and receivers for their lab test, Rs. 2,500 for haemodialysis per session and 90 packets for peritoneal dialysis.
KATHMANDU: World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness on the importance of our kidneys.
850 million people worldwide are now estimated to have kidney diseases from various causes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes at least 2.4 million deaths per year and it is now the 6th fastest growing cause of death.
PM Oli in rally. Photo: Krishna Poudel/Prime Minister Secretariat
Hence, 2019 theme is, “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere,” aiming to highlight the growing burden of kidney disease and kidney health disparity and inequity worldwide. As the World Kidney Day (WKD) is approaching, the kidney organizations and the nephrology community are getting busier to make the best out of the next WKD.
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