Stroke Masterclass Pokhara

The Stroke Masterclass held on May 16th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Pokhara was a heartfelt and meaningful step toward improving stroke care in the Kaski region. Organized by the Nepal Stroke Project in collaboration with the Nepal Stroke Association, and generously co-sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Magnus Pharma, the event brought together a […]
Nurses in Action – Community Awareness Program

The Nepal Stroke Association (NSA), the Nepal Dietitian Association (NDA), Life Mantra, and the National Neuro Center, many part of our growing Nepal Stroke Project community, recently joined forces to conduct a Community Awareness Program. In addition to raising awareness about stroke, the program provided nutritional and prevention advice and o ered personalized risk assessments to help individuals understand […]
Stroke Care for Nurses

From April 4 to May 23, 2025, our online course Stroke Care for Nurses took place and what an inspiring journey it has been! We were joined by participants from 9 different hospitals across Nepal. This allowed us to build a strong network of dedicated nurses and deepen our connection with stroke care teams throughout […]
2025 Stroke Masterclass and Awareness Campaign in Biratnagar

In a landmark initiative to strengthen stroke care in eastern Nepal, the Nepal Stroke Project and Nepal Stroke Association hosted a two-day Stroke Masterclass and Awareness Campaign in Itahari and Biratnagar on April 25–26, 2025. Day 1 brought together over 70 healthcare professionals—neurologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and young doctors—for an intensive Masterclass held at Hotel Soaltee […]
Strengthening Stroke Care from the Ground Up: Birgunj Hosts Masterclass and Awareness Campaign 2025

In a decisive step toward strengthening stroke care across Nepal’s southern region, the city of Birgunj hosted the Stroke Masterclass and Awareness Campaign 2025 on March 28–29. Organized by the Nepal Stroke Project in collaboration with the Nepal Stroke Association and supported by Boehringer Ingelheim, Life Quest, and the National Neuro Center, the two-day event […]
Empowering Stroke Care: Speech Therapy Spotlight

On April 3, over 20 participants gathered virtually to engage in an online lecture about the vital role of speech-language therapy in stroke rehabilitation. The session was led by Eva Stübel, a speech and language therapist (SLT) from Heidelberg, Germany, supported by her colleague Olivia Zelasny. The lecture focused on how strokes can cause problems […]
New Course: Stroke Care for Nurses

Nurses are very important in Stroke Care, there work makes a huge difference for the patient’s outcome. And times in Nepal are changing. Stroke Units are being built and the very expensive treatment of stroke is now covered by the Nepalese Health Insurance. Therefore we want to encourage nurses to attend this online course about […]
Bhairahawa Stroke Masterclass 2025

On February 28, 2025 the Bhairahawa Stroke Masterclass took place with a total of 72 attendees. The event was held at Manigram Bishram Batika, Butwal, bringing together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and general practitioners. The Stroke Masterclass aimed to advance stroke care in the Lumbini region by providing […]
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Key Insights from an Expert Lecture

On March 5th, Dr. Abhishek Man Shrestha gave a highly interesting presentation on the often-overlooked yet critical condition, Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT). Dr. Shrestha emphasized that CVT, unlike more common ischemic strokes, results from the formation of blood clots in the cerebral venous sinuses, impeding normal blood drainage and increasing intracranial pressure. While rare, it […]
Congratulations B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences on achieving Angels Award Gold Status!

Congratulations B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences on achieving Angels Award Gold Status! We are thrilled to announce that the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences has been awarded the Angels Award 2024 Gold Status! Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement! The WSO Angels Awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate excellence in stroke […]