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We’re celebrating a new beginning for DFN Doctor, Kamal. He’s stepping into his new role as Medical Superintendent in Bajura, bringing skilled…

DFN and the Oda Foundation are working together to improve access to quality healthcare in one of Nepal’s most remote regions. Our partnership…

We’re proud to announce that DFN doctor, Kamal Hamal, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership in Medicine course…

Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’ve already raised £102,496.65 from our appeal – and we couldn’t be more grateful! If you haven’t donated yet…

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AND DONATE NOW   From Sunday 10th August 2025, Doctors for Nepal will feature on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Dame Joanna Lumley…

In the remote hills of Karnali, Nepal, access to healthcare is not just a matter of medicine—it’s a matter of humanity. Here, where rugged terrain…

DFN doctors Purna and Lalit took part in a health camp this week, organised by a local outreach clinic in the Surkhet district. Together they…

DFN doctors, Purna and Nahakul, have been selected for postgraduate (MD) study to become consultant-level doctors. Purna will specialise in…

A big shout out to our dedicated team of nurses and nursing students this International Nurse Day! We have fourteen incredible women in our nursing…

Congratulations to Arju, our newest qualified nurse. She has recently passed her final exam for her BNS nursing course. She is the 13th nurse to…

We are celebrating the amazing achievement of the most recent members of the DFN family to pass their final medical exams. A HUGE well done to…

Well done to Dr. Santosh who recently completed his ASBA (Advanced Skilled Birth Attendant) course. The course addresses the need for comprehensive…

This short documentary follows a team of medical professionals from Doctors for Nepal, as they travel to the remote Karnali district in western…

Satya Ukhada and Sita Sharma have both gained places to study for their Bachelor of Nursing at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences. Both Satya and…

Our team have made the long and treacherous journey to Raskot, Karnali zone. We will be reporting all week direct from our health camp in Nepal,…

On top of our work providing undergraduate scholarships, we are passionate about upskilling doctors and recognise the desperate need for…

We’ve had a fantastic few days hosting Dr. Mangal, Vice Chancellor of our partner medical school, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences! As well…

Thanks to DFN doctor, Purna, for sharing his experience at a recent district hospital health camp offering VIA (cervical screening), OPD and family…

Congratulations to DFN Doctor, Man Bahadur Darji, who has passed his Nepal Medical Council exam! Now is he coming to the end of his internship year,…

Congratulations to Dr. Meena, who will be embarking on postgraduate study this month, having successfully gained a place for her MD in General…

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Dame Joanna Lumley has accepted the position of patron for Doctors For Nepal. Dame Joanna says: “I am…

Nurses Niruta Shahi (pictured) and Sita Sharma and midwife, Parbati Bhandari have aced their recent exam and application process, and have been…

A college friend of DFN trustee, Chris Yarrow, has been using his gardening skills to benefit the charity. Roger, 82, who lives near Vancouver, BC,…