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Telemedicine: Healthcare in times of high technology

An interview with Dr Mingmar Gyelzen Sherpa, director of Logistics Management Division at the Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Nepal
BIBEK BHANDARI
myrepublica.com
March 17, 2010

Abstract

Dr Sherpa brought into effect the Logistic Management Information System at the Ministry of Health, which keeps a logistic and stock of medicines in different villages and at health centers across Nepal. And today, through telemedicine, the government reaches 25 districts including Bajhang, Darchula, Humla, Jumla, Rolpa, Pyuthan, Dolpa, Mugu, Okhaldhunga, Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu.  Dr. Sherpa discusses his work in an interview with Nepal's "Republica" journal.

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DrFirst (not verified)
September 21, 2010 - 9:29am

Dr. Sherpa has made wonderful strides in implementing technology into health care. He has made a tremendous difference.

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