Imaging in Acute Stroke Care
Imaging in Acute Stroke Care On September 26, 2024, over 30 participants were able to listen to a great lecture delivered by Dr. Pradesh Ghimire, who talked about the role of imaging in acute stroke care. The presentation underscored the critical importance of CT and MRI imaging in stroke diagnosis. Dr. Ghimire emphasized that the […]
Community Awareness Program on Stroke Care through Street Drama
On 19th September, The stroke team from the BPKIHS (BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences) Students’ Wing, in collaboration with the Municipality and Chatara Hospital, organized a street drama in front of the hospital gate at Barahakshetra – 2, Chatara. The primary aim of the drama was to raise awareness about the devastating effects of […]
Key Insights from Dr. Christoph Kosinski’s Lecture on Stroke Workup and Etiology
On September 16, 2024, Professor Christoph Kosinski, chief of neurology at Rhein-Maas-Kliniken, delivered a great lecture on “Stroke Workup and Etiology”. We are excited that more than 30 participants where eager to explore the causes of stroke and how to prevent future stroke events. Dr. Kosinski began the lecture with a critical question: “Why put […]
Stroke Awareness Program: Empowering Communities for Better Health
On June 16, 2024, the Nepal Stroke Association and Neuro and Allied Clinic, in collaboration with the Nepal Stroke Project, successfully organized the first session of the Stroke Awareness Program in Tilottama -13, Rupandehi, Lumbini, Nepal. Welcoming 70 participants, the initiative aimed to educate the community about stroke prevention, early detection, and emergency response. The […]
Boosting Thrombolysis Confidence in Surkhet Hospital: A Successful Training Initiative
Boosting Thrombolysis Confidence in Surkhet Hospital: A Successful Training Initiative The confidence in thrombolysis is rising in Surkhet Hospital, Nepal, thanks to a recent training course that marked a significant milestone in stroke care. This training session brought together 15 enthusiastic participants, all eager to enhance their skills and knowledge in stroke treatment. Dr. Khechar […]
Successful Stroke CME at Bharatpur Hospital
Successful Stroke CME at Bharatpur Hospital On May 30, 2024, Dr Pradesh Ghimire from Bharatpur Hospital in Nepal hosted an engaging and successful event focused on Acute Stroke Management, featuring both a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session and a table talk exercise. The event was attended by 30 participants, all of whom contributed to a […]
Enhancing Community Health: A Successful Awareness Program in Dharan
Enhancing Community Health: A Successful Awareness Program in Dharan On May 18, 2024, the Stroke Team from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) orchestrated a significant Community Awareness Program in Dharan Ward No. 1. This initiative, blending stroke care education with hypertension and diabetes screening, sought to elevate public health consciousness and offer essential […]
Workshop on Result-oriented Project Management
The 3-day workshop on project management for Nepal Stroke Project partners has enormously helped the project members – German partners, central team, and regional hospital team, to develop a vision, establish a concrete plan with a timeline, form realistic goals, and formulate the means to achieve the desired goals. Ms. Karola Block led the workshop sessions […]
GIZ Hospital Partnerships Network meeting
The 2-day network meeting between German-Nepalese hospital partnership projects and other relevant stakeholders was an excellent opportunity to learn about each other. We learned about the progress and achievements each project had over time. A stimulated learning session to generate ideas for cross-synergies between different projects piqued the interest of all partnership projects. Ultimately, we […]
Exploring Stroke Care in Nepal: A Journey of Dedication, Learning, and Cultural Discovery
In a recent venture, Andrea and Christoph, two members of our team in Germany, went on a journey to Nepal to learn about the status of stroke care within the country first hand. Their trip, spanning Bharatpur, Kathmandu and Dhulikel, not only provided valuable insights into the healthcare system but also allowed them to experience […]