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Nepal Medical Association Conference Focuses on Healthcare Innovation

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The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) is holding its 30th national medical conference in Chitwan on May 30-31, focusing on strengthening primary healthcare through innovation. The event will feature participation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and experts from India and China, addressing themes of accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare.

  • The conference theme is "Strengthening Primary Health Care Through Innovation for Modern, Accessible, Affordable and Equitable Health Care."
  • NMA President Dr. Anil Bikram Karki stated that representatives from the WHO and expert doctors from India and China are expected to attend.
  • The conference will include four panel discussions and over 100 presentations, including approximately 60 research papers.
  • Special sessions will cover primary health care reform, digital health, rural health access, health insurance, and human resource management.
  • The event will also mark the formal handover of responsibilities to the NMA's newly elected office bearers.

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