News

Dr. Sangita Passes her License Exam
DFN doctor Sangita Adhikari has successfully passed her medical license examination conducted by the Nepal Medical Council. This achievement marks a…

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

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

Leadership in Medicine: DFN Sponsors Doctor for Harvard Course
We’re proud to announce that DFN doctor, Kamal Hamal, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership in Medicine course…

Thank You For Supporting Our Radio 4 Appeal: Your Amazing Impact
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…

Now Live: Our Radio 4 Appeal!
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…

The Power of Soft Skills in Remote Karnali
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 Treat Mothers And Children at Local Health Camp
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…

Two More DFN Doctors Selected For Postgraduate Study!
DFN doctors, Purna and Nahakul, have been selected for postgraduate (MD) study to become consultant-level doctors. Purna will specialise in…

International Nurses Day
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…

Another Qualified DFN Nurse!
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…

Two More Medical Students Become Doctors for Nepal!
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…

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

DFN Presents ‘Health in the Himalayas’ A Brand New Short Documentary + Screening
This short documentary follows a team of medical professionals from Doctors for Nepal, as they travel to the remote Karnali district in western…

DFN Nurses Embark on Further Study!
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…

The DFN Health Camp is Here! Follow Our Vlog Now!
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,…

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

DFN/KAHS Collaboration: Dr. Mangal’s Visit to the UK
We’ve had a fantastic few days hosting Dr. Mangal, Vice Chancellor of our partner medical school, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences! As well…

Dr. Purna Reports on Rural Karnali Health Camp
Thanks to DFN doctor, Purna, for sharing his experience at a recent district hospital health camp offering VIA (cervical screening), OPD and family…

Dr. Man Passes Nepal Medical Council Exam
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,…

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

Introducing Our New Patron: Dame Joanna Lumley
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…

Two Nurses and a Midwife to Join the Workforce at KAHS
Nurses Niruta Shahi (pictured) and Sita Sharma and midwife, Parbati Bhandari have aced their recent exam and application process, and have been…
