Healing the country

Selfless medical professionals like Dr Koirala, Dr KC and Dr Ruit inspire fellow doctors and all Nepalis.

Nepal has long grappled with a deplorable healthcare system, and the government’s misplaced priorities are part of the problem. For instance, the budget for the sector for fiscal 2023-24 was pared down to Rs83.99 billion, from nearly Rs104 billion allocated the previous year. This has