Telehealth is growing up in Nepal. TeleUpachar, a startup, shows promise in the scene

Sushil Sharma Subedi was struggling to deal with all the uncertainty and the trauma that the Covid-19 pandemic has incited. He was looking for an alternative to consult doctors during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the one hand, there were restrictions on transportation and on the other hand, the fear of contracting Covid-19 also restricted those visiting hospitals.

Then, TeleUpchar came to his knowledge through some acquaintance. “Using the app, I consulted the specialised doctor and got my counseling sessions accordingly.”