Province Health Directorate, Ministry of Social Development (MoSD)

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Province Health Directorate (HD) is the major technical and administrative unit of health in the province. Health Directorate ensures proper delivery of promotive, preventive and curative health services through different health institutions in the province.

Tasks of HD

To determine requirement of manpower for health institutions in the province.
To ensure supply of drugs, equipment, instruments and other materials at different health institutions in the province.
To ensure effective implementation of public health programs in the province.
To manage the immediate solution of problems arising from natural disasters and epidemics in the province at different levels.
To foster coordination with external development partners for effective delivery of resources and health services in the province.

Organization Structure (organogram of Province Health Directorate)

Policy, Monitoring and Regulation Section
Curative Service and Disease Control Section
Ayurveda and other Curative Section
Health Education, Information and Communication Section
Nursing Service Management Section
Program, Coordination and Population Management Section
Administration Section

Primarily responsible for: Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), Province Government
Direct Supervision: Provincial Health Offices, Public Health Service Offices

List of Province Health Directorates in Nepal

Provincial Health Directorate, Province No. 1
Provincial Health Directorate, Province No. 2
Provincial Health Directorate, Bagmati Province
Provincial Health Directorate, Gandaki Pradesh
Provincial Health Directorate, Province No. 5
Provincial Health Directorate, Karnali Pradesh
Provincial Health Directorate, Sudurpaschim Pradesh

Please contact respective Province Health Directorate for updated information.

Term of Reference

The Province Health Directorate is responsible for following functions;

Previous structure: Regional Health Directorate

Eastern Regional Health Directorate
Central Regional Health Directorate
Western Regional Health Directorate
Mid Western Regional Health Directorate
Far Western Regional Health Directorate

Functions

Monitoring of district level services
Coordination of other health care providers through mechanisms such as regional networks
Support to public health camps
Organisation of health emergency-related activities (such as disasters and epidemics)
Limited involvement in staff transfers (up to Grade 6 between districts within the region) and staff appraisal processes
Capacity enhancement of districts through mechanisms such as NHSSP.
Approval of small private nursing homes/hospitals with a capacity of less than 50 beds.

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Department of Drug Administration (DDA), Ministry of Health and Population

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Department of Drug Administration (DDA)

Government of Nepal established Department of Drug Administration (DDA) in 1979 A.D (2036/07/01 B.S.) to prohibit the misuse or abuse of medicines and allied pharmaceutical materials as well as the false or misleading information relating to efficacy and use of medicines and to regulate and control the production, marketing, distribution, export-import, storage and utilization of those medicines which are not safe for the use of the people, efficacious and of standard quality.

Department of Drug Administration (DDA) is the government institution which implements and fulfill the aim of Drug Act 1978 and various regulations under the act, Government of Nepal established Department of Drug Administration (DDA) in 1979.

Objectives of Department of Drug Administration (DDA)

The main objective of DDA is to regulate all functions related to the modern, veterinary and traditional medicines, including misuse and abuse of medicines and its raw materials, to stop false and misleading advertisement and make available safe, efficacious and quality medicine to the general public by controlling the production, marketing, distribution, sale, export-import, storage and use of medicines.

Strategies of Department of Drug Administration (DDA)

Selection of essential medicine to promote rational use of medicines.
Establishment of regional offices at all five regions for effective decentralization.
Strengthening of National Medicines Laboratory (NML) as National reference Laboratory on medicines.
Medicine registration based on scientific facts.
Promotion of rational use of medicines.
Development of an efficient drug information system to disseminate the relevant information.
Encouragement to promote and establish pharmaceutical industries to achieve self-reliance in the production of essential medicines.
Effective inspection to ensure the quality of marketed medicines.
Prevent misuse of antibiotic to combat antimicrobial resistance

Role of Department of Drug Administration (DDA)

The role of DDA is to regulate all functions relating drugs like misuse and abuse of drugs and its raw materials, to stop false and misleading advertisement and make available safe, efficacious and quality drugs to the general public by controlling the production, marketing, distribution, sale, export, import, storage and use of drugs. The overall activities are described in the table below:

Ensuring safety, quality and efficacy of medicines

Evaluation, Registration and licensing of medicines and health technology products,
Issuance of permit to conduct clinical trial, licenses to open pharmacy and recommendation letter to establish manufacturing unit,
Post marketing surveillance on medicines and health technology products,
Inspection and monitoring of facilities engaged in manufacture, sales, store and distribution of medicines and health technology products,
Testing of medicines and HTP before and after registration

Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines and health technology products

Development and revision of national essential medicines list,
Development and revision of antibiotic prescription protocol,
Information dissemination to consumer on rational use of medicines

Ensuring access to medicines and healthcare technology products

Formulate medicine policies to ensure access to medicines
Price regulation and price transparency
To issue permit for products in shortage (including orphan drugs)

Enforce provisions of drug law for regulatory compliances

Conduct medicine law awareness activities
Develop standards and guidelines on medicine registration, pharmacy operation (including hospital pharmacy)
Train drug inspector to effectively enforce drug law

Institutional development including HR

To review organizational status and develop institutional development plan
Develop training material for regulatory and analytical staff at all level
Conduct capacity development activities like building/construction, renovation and training of HR
Develop capacity strengthening plan of professional in public as well as private sector engaged in medicines and health technology product manufacture, sales, storage and distribution.
Develop transparent, responsive service delivery system (including online registration, webpage and communication)

Organogram of Department of Drug Administration (Organization structure, division and functions of Department of Drug Administration)

Drug Evaluation and Registration Division;
Medicine and Biological Evaluation Section

Scientific evaluation of new medicine and allied products for manufacturing, import, export and marketing.
Scientific evaluation of vaccines and biological for manufacturing, export, import and marketing.
Research and Development of new medicine and Clinical trials.
To coordinate with the related experts for the evaluation of new medicine
To issue permission for research and development and clinical trials.

Import Section

To approve foreign manufacturer for importation of medicine.
To register products for export and import after evaluation.
To issue the recommendation letter for import/export of medicines
To renew the recommendation letter for import-export.
To register vaccines and biological for export and import after evaluation.
To issue recommendation letter for import/export of vaccines and biological.

Industry Section

To issue recommendation letter for establishment of pharmaceutical industry and issue Product Manufacturing License and renew them.
To approved layout of pharmaceutical industry.
Register new products and issue marketing permission for the sale and distribution.
Issue letter of recommendation for the import of raw materials and renew them.
To register and issue registration certificates to open retail / wholesale pharmacy outlets and renew them.
Issue and renew certificates for persons authorized to sale medicines.
Update the record of pharmacies and approve variation in the licenses.

Planning, Coordination and Management Division;

Training and Drug Information Section

Conduct the refresher training to medicine sellers.
Disseminate information about medicines particularly side effects, contraindication, drug interaction and storage condition and other necessary information regarding medicines.
Publish Drug Bulletin of Nepal (DBN) and distribute to health institutions, industries, medical doctors, health personnels, pharmacist and other concerned person and institutions.
Revise National List of Essential Medicines and Nepalese National Formulary periodically.
Recommend for import of narcotic, psychotropic, precursors substances and liaise with International Narcotic Control Board.
Conduct activities related to Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Monitoring Reporting.
Webpage development, updating and computer networking.

Planning and Coordination section

Organization development, planning, budgeting, foreign aid.
Central and provincial government coordination and foreign coordination.
Prepare yearly planning for activities conduct by DDA and regional office.
Coordinate with Ministry, Department and other government and non government organization for conducting activities and submit the report to Ministry of Health and Population {MoHP).
Collect, prepare and forward monthly, quarterly and yearly report.

Pharmacovigilance section

Post marketing surveillance of the Medicine and allied products.
To act as a National pharmacovigilance center and coordinate and collaborate with regional centers and WHO Collaborating Centre for international Drug Monitoring (The Uppsala Monitoring Centre)
To facilitate the policy development and design on Drug Use Evaluation.

Financial/Administration section

Entry and Dispatch of letters.
Management of human resources (recruitment, posting, promotion, transfer etc)
Performance evaluation of employees and maintained harmony.
Perform Procurement related activities
Monitoring, evaluation and co-ordination of regional offices activities.
Management of Premises, building, workplaces and Library.
Internal financial management, revenue collection and audit.
Plan and prepare budget expenditures.
Procurement and expenditure management.
Financial irregularities management (Beruju).

Inspection, Evaluation and Law Enforcement Division

Take legal and administrative action on cases of non-compliance as per the provision of Drug Act and its Regulations.
Regulate sales and distribution of psychotropic and narcotic drugs.
Coordinate Good Manufacturing Practice Audit within and outside the country

Inspection and Evaluation Section

Inspection for the effective implementation of Drug act 2035 and other regulations under Drug Act.
Inspect drug industries, wholesale, retail and hospital pharmacies regularly.
Prepare indicators for inspection and evaluation.
Prepare national standards for inspection of Drug Industry and Pharmacies.
Set an annual target for inspection and evaluation.
Assist on periodically and annual review.

Law Enforcement Section

Prepare necessary document for registering the case on court against Drug Act.
Assist on legal aspect to Department.
Training to Drug Inspectors on Inspection, Investigation and Case filing.
Surveillance on legal aspects related to pharmacy practice.
Assist on the amendment of Drug act, Regulation and Guidelines.
GMP Audit and Certification Section
Perform GMP certification and Recertification related activities.
Inspection of pharmaceutical industry as per plan.
Coordinate with regional offices for GMP related inspection.
Prepare work plan for foreign industry Audit inspection
Take action for noncompliance.

National Medicines Laboratory (NML)

National Medicines Laboratory is the principal body of Government of Nepal for testing and analysis of drugs. It has various sections like chemical analysis, microbiology, pharmacology and instrumental analysis.

The main functions of NML are to:

Test and analyze the quality of medicines as empowered according to the Drug Act 1978.
Issue Lot Release Certificate for vaccines.
Conduct training on Good Laboratory Practices.
Audit laboratories of Nepalese pharmaceutical industries.

For updated information, please visit official website of DDA

Contact

Bijulibazar, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (977) 1 4780 227, 4780432
Fax: (977) 1 4780572
Email: info@dda.gov.np

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The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal

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The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) provides guidance to three departments; Department of Health Services, Department of Drug Administration (DDA), Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA), different councils, central hospitals as well as provincial- and local-level governments to deliver promotional, preventive, diagnostic, curative, and palliative health care services and carries out related policy, planning, human resource, financial management and monitoring and evaluation functions.

Organogram and Reporting Mechanism of Nepalese Health System in Federal Context

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is responsible for overall policy formulation, planning, organisation and coordination of the health sector at national, province, district and community levels. Constitution of Nepal 2015 has clearly mentioned health as fundamental right of the citizen. Article 35 of this constitution further elaborates provision of free health care, information about health care, equal access to health care and access to clean drinking water and sanitation. Constitution also emphasizes right to information on any matter of his or her interest or public interest to every citizen. So, implementation of constitution and provide technical support to the Government of Nepal and lead to implement Government’s decision and policies is the major responsibility of MoHP.

Organogram of Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal (Source DoHS Annual Report)

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Goal

The goal of MoHP is to improve the health status of all people living in the country through :

Effective and efficient policy formulation.
Resource mobilization
Monitoring and Regulation of delivery of health services by different health institutions.

Health Policy, Planning & Implementation.
Research, Planning & Development of Public Sector Health Services
Research and Development of Preventive, Promotive, Curative, and Rehabilitative services associated with Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy & Unani System of Medicine
Health Trainings
Non- Governmental Organizations associated with health services.
Research, Production, Quality Control, Price Control and Sales & Distribution of drugs and control of narcotic drugs and control in sales & distribution, import, export & use of unsafe & poor quality drugs.
Contact with International Health Organizations and International/ Regional Conferences, Workshops, Seminars etc.
Family Planning & Maternal and Child Health & Population Planning
Environmental Health Programme
Health & Nutrition Education
Medical and Health Councils, Academics & other Health Institutions.
Nepal Health Services Act- Recruitment, appointment, transfer, disciplinary actions and other related activities.
Population Policy, Planning, Programming and Implementation.
Population Studies and Research, Surveys, Trainings and National/ International Seminars & Conventions
Population related National & International Contact and Co-ordination
Population related document publications and dissemination
Migration Policy, Planning, Programming and Implementation
Regular and Periodical review and Monitoring of population programmes implemented by Governmental and Non Governmental Organizations.
Population related Manpower.

Divisions

In newly restructured MoHP organogram, it has five divisions:

Policy, Planning & Monitoring Division
Health Coordination Division
Quality Assurance & Regulation Division
Population Management Division and
Administration Division.

Unit: Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit

Councils

The six professional councils:

Nepal Medical Council
Nepal Nursing Council
Nepal Ayurvedic Medical Council
Nepal Health Professional Council
Nepal Pharmacy Council and
Nepal Health Research Council

Departments

Central Hospitals

Bir Hospital
Kanti Children Hospital
Mental Hospital
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital
Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital
Nardevi Ayurvedic Central Hospital
Pashupati Homeopathic Centre
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info@mohp.gov.np
+977- 014262543, 4262802
+977-4262696
Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

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Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA) primarily manages the delivery of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine Services and promotes healthy lifestyles through its network facilities all across the country.

The Department of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine, one of the three departments of the Ministry of Health & Population (MoHP) is responsible for programming, management of information, and supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the Ayurveda Service programs. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system and indigenous to Nepal with deep roots.

The sources of Ayurvedic medicine are medicinal herbs, minerals and animal products. The system works through simple and therapeutic measures along with promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health of people. Ayurveda health services are being delivered through one Central Ayurveda Hospital (Nardevi), one Provincial Hospital (Dang), 14 Zonal Ayurveda Dispensaries, 61 District Ayurveda Health Centers and 305 Ayurveda dispensaries across the country. The Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine unit in the Ministry of Health & population (MoHP) is responsible for formulating policies and guidelines for Ayurveda and other traditional medical system. Various national and international policies have highlighted the importance of Ayurveda services in primary health care and for prevention of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Organogram and Reporting Mechanism of Nepalese Health System in Federal Context

The Constitution of Nepal has called for the protection and promotion of traditional Ayurveda medicines along with naturopathy and homeopathy. The National Health Policy (2014) has called for expansion of Ayurvedic services in line with the National Ayurveda Health Policy (1995) and National Urban Health policy (2015). Fifteen Plan of Government of Nepal (2019/20-2023/24) has guided planned development & expansion of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy & other alternative medicines.

More specifically, it says:

Structural development suitable for identification, prevention, collection & promotion of locally available medicinal herbs, minerals & animal origin medicines.
Management & regulation of other alternative medicines based on standards & norms.
Establishment of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy Center and utilization of Ayurveda for promotion of health tourism.

Objectives of Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

To expand and develop functional, physical Ayurveda health infrastructure;
To improve quality control mechanism for Ayurveda health services throughout the country;
To develop and manage the required human resources;
To mobilize the adequate resources for medicinal plants;
To promote community participation in the management of the health facility & utilization of local herbs;
To promote health status & sustainable development of Ayurveda system using locally available medicinal plants;
To promote positive attitudes towards health care & awareness of health issues;

Strategies of Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

Provide preventive, promotive & curative health services in the rural areas;
Establishment & development of Ayurveda institutions;
Strengthen & expand the Ayurveda health services;
Develop skilled manpower required for various health facilities;
Strengthening of monitoring & supervision activities;
Development of information, education & communication center in the Department;
Develop Inter sectoral co-ordination with Education Ministry, Forestry, local development sector & other NGO’s & INGO’s;
Establishment of regional Ayurveda Hospitals & Ayurveda Dispensaries;
Strengthening & expansion of research & training center of international level;
National & International level training for the capacity enhancement of its human resources.

Organization structure of Department of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine:

Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

Organization structure of Department of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine:

Federal Level

DoAA
Nardevi Hospital
NARTC
Singhadurvar Vaidhyakhana
NAMC
Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine Section (MoHP)

Provincial Level

District Ayurveda Health Centers
Anchal Ayurveda Dispensaries
Ayurveda Dispensaries

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For updated information, please visit official website of DoAA

Contact information

977-01-4269910
doaa.gov.np@gmail.com

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Department of Health Services (DoHS), Ministry of Health and Population

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Department of Health Services (DoHS), Ministry of Health and Population

The overall purpose of the Department of Health Services (DoHS) is to deliver preventive, promotive and curative health services throughout nepal. The DoHS is one of three departments under Ministry of Health & Population(MoHP).

Health posts are the first institutional contact point for basic health services. These lowest level health facilities monitor the activities of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) and the community-based activities of Primary Health Care Outreach Clinics (PHC-ORCs) and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) clinics. In addition, they are the referral centres of FCHVs as well as venues for community based activities such as PHC-ORC and EPI clinics. Each level above the health post level is a referral point in a network from PHCCs on to primary and secondary level hospitals, and finally to tertiary level hospitals. This hierarchy is designed to ensure that most of the population can receive public health and minor treatment in accessible places. Inversely, the system works as a supporting mechanism for lower levels by providing logistical, financial, monitory supervisory and technical support from the centre to the periphery.

Organogram and Reporting Mechanism of Nepalese Health System in Federal Context

Organization structure: Organogram of Department of Health Services (DoHS)

The following five centres have a degree of autonomy in personnel and financial management

National Health Education, Information and Communication Centre (NHEICC)
National Health Training Centre (NHTC)
National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC)
National Tuberculosis Centre (NTC)
National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL)

Department of Health Services (DoHS) has following five divisions and three sections;

Management Division
Family Welfare Division
Curative Service Division
Nursing and Social Security Division
Epidemiology and Diseases Control Division (EDCD)

Similarly,DoHS has two sections;

Administration Section
Finance Administration Section

Department of Health Services (DoHS), Ministry of Health and Population

Organization structure: Organogram of Department of Health Services (DoHS)

Functions of Department of Health Services (DoHS)

Advise the Government of Nepal (GoN) on formulating health related policies and developing and expanding health institutions in line with these policies.
Determine the required human resource for health institutions and developing them by preparing and implementing short and long term plans.
Manage the procurement and supply of drugs, equipment, instruments and other logistics at regional, district and below levels.
Coordinate activities and mobilize resources for the implementation of approved programmes.
Manage the immediate solution of problems arising from natural disasters and epidemics.
Establish relations with foreign countries and international institutions to enhance and develop health services and assist MoHP in receiving and mobilizing foreign resources by identifying areas of cooperation.
Encourage the private sector and non-government and foreign institutions to participate in health services, maintain relations and coordination, and control the quality of health services by regular supervision and monitoring.
Manage free medication and treatment for severe diseases (cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries, spinal injuries, renal failure and sickle-cell anaemia and Kidney Dialysis, Kidney Transplant and Kidney Treatment) for impoverished citizens.
Manage information systems related to health facilities, health services, logistics, training and finance to support the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of health programmes.
Maintain data, statements and information on health services update & publication of DoHS Annual Report.
The financial management of DoHS, and the settlement of irregularities.

For updated information, please visit official website of DoHS

Department of Health Services, Teku, Kathmandu,Nepal

977-1- 4261712, 977-1- 4262238

info@dohs.gov.np

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Organogram and Reporting Mechanism of Nepalese Health System in Federal Context

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Organogram of Nepalese Health Systems

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Health & Population [MoHP ToR]

Divisions:

Policy, Planning & Monitoring Division (Policy and Planning Section, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, Curative Service Education and Research Section)
Health Coordination Division (Provincial and Local health Coordination Section, Multisectoral Coordination Section, Development support Coordination Section, Public Coordination Information Section)
Quality Assurance & Regulation Division (Quality Standard and Regulation Section, Information Communication and Technology Section)
Population Management Division (Population management and Information Section, Gender Equity and Social inclusion Section)
Administration Division (Personal Administration Section, Financial administration Section, Legal Section, Internal Administration Section)

Unit

Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit (Health Emergency Operation Center -HEOC)

Councils

Central Hospitals

Departments

Vector Borne Disease Research and Training Center (VBDRTC)

Department of Health Services (DoHS)
Centres

Divisions

Sections

Administration Section
Finance Administration Section

Department of Drug Administration (DDA)

Drug Evaluation and Registration Division [Medicine and Biological Evaluation Section, Import Section, Industry Section]
Planning, Coordination and Management Division [Training and Drug Information Section, Planning and Coordination Section, Pharmacovigilance Section, Financial/Administration Section]
Inspection, Evaluation and Law Enforcement Division [Inspection and Evaluation Section, Law Enforcement Section]

National Medicines Laboratory (NML)

Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine (DoAA)

Herbs, Medicine and Research Division [Herbal and Medicine Section, Ayurveda Health Promotion Section]
Ayurveda Medicine Division [Ayurveda Service management Section, Monitoring, Research and Coordination Section]
Alternative Medicine Division [ Homeopathy and Amchi Medicine Section, Prakritik & Acupuncture Medicine Section]
Administration Section

Provincial Government

Province Health System

Ministry of Social Development (MoSD)/ Ministry of Health/ Ministry of Health and Population

Hospital Development and Medical Service Division
Policy, Law, Standard, Planning and Public Health Division

Offices

Health Directorate
PHEOC
Provincial Hospitals
Health Offices
Provincial Health Logistic Management Center
Provincial Health Training Center
Provincial Reference Laboratory

Local Health System

Metropolitan Health System (Division/ Section)
Sub-Metropolitan Health Section
Rural Municipality Health Section
Municipality Health Section
Primary Hospitals
Primary Health Care Center
Health Post
Urban Health Promotion Center
Urban Health Center
Community Health Unit
Female Community Health Volunteers
Expanded Program on Immunization Clinics
Primary Health Care Outreach Clinics

Organogram and Reporting Mechanism of Nepalese Health System in Federal Context (draft sketch)

This is draft sketch, please feel free to add your comments and inputs.

Information was collected from various documents, reports and government publications.

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Clinical Guideline for Physiotherapy treatment in patients with COVID 19 in acute hospital settings

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Clinical Guideline for Physiotherapy treatment in patients with COVID 19 in acute hospital settings

Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA) has developed “Clinical Guideline for Physiotherapy treatment in patients with COVID 19 in acute hospital settings” referring the international guideline of WHO (World Health Organization) and World Confederation for Physical Therapy(WCPT).

The guideline will provide background knowledge about COVID 19, effective treatment plan and precautions that should be taken by physiotherapists when treating patient with COVID – 19 cases in clinical setting of Nepal.

Scope and purpose

The guideline is intended for physiotherapy interventions for COVID-19 cases in hospital setting. It is developed specifically adopting to the resource level setting of Nepal and it should be taken as a standard for physiotherapy services to be provided for the patients with COVID-19 in wards and in critical care.

Overview

Section A: workforce planning and preparation including screening to determine indications for physiotherapy
Medical management of COVID19
Section B: Delivery of physiotherapy interventions including both respiratory and mobilization/ rehabilitation as well as PPE requirement
Further recommendations for Rehabilitation

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List of Approved Institutional Review Committee (IRC), NHRC

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List of Approved Institutional Review Committee (IRC), NHRC

Following Institutional Review Committee (IRC) are approved by the Ethical Review Board (ERB), Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) to review and monitor health related research in Nepal.

List of approved IRCs

S.N	Organization	Address
1	Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Science	Maitighar , Kathmandu
2	B & B Hospital	Gwarkhu, Lalitpur
3	B.P.Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital	Bharatpur, Chitwan
4	Bharatpur Hospital	Bharatpur, Chitwan
5	Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital	Biratnagar, Morang
6	Biratnagar Eye Hospital	Biratnagar, Morang
7	BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences	Dharan, Sunsari
8	Central Institute of Science and Technology	Kathmandu
9	Chitwan Medical College	Bharatpur, Chitwan
10	Civil Service Hospital	New-Baneshwar
11	College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital	Bharatpur, Chitwan
12	Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.	Rupandehi
13	Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center	Kaski
14	Grande International Hospital	Tokha, Kathmandu
15	Institute of Medicine	Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
16	Institute of Science and Technology
17	Kanti Children Hospital	Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
18	Kanti Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre	Basundhara, Kathmandu
19	Karnali Academy of Health Science	Jumla
20	Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital (KMCTH)	Sinamangal, Kathmandu
21	Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUMS)	Dhulikhel, Kavre
22	KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital	Gwarkhu, Kathmandu
23	Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital	Parvas, Palpa
24	Manipal Medical College of Medical Sciences	Pokhara ,Nepal
25	Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS)	Nakhkhu, Lalitpur
26	National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)	Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
27	National Ayurveda Research and Training Center	Kritipur, Kathmandu
28	National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences Pvt. Ltd.	Bansbari, Kathmandu
29	National Medical College	Birgunj, Nepal
30	Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS)	Sanobharyang, Kathmandu
31	Nepal Cancer Hospital & Research Center Pvt. Ltd	Lalitpur
32	Nepal Medical College	Jorpati, Kathmandu
33	Nepal Netra Jyoti Sang	Tripureswor, Kathmandu
34	Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMTH)	Kohalpur, Banke
35	Nobel College	Sinamangal, Kathmandu
36	Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital	Biratnagar, Morang
37	Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital	Thapathali, Kathmandu
38	Patan Academy of Health Science (PAHS)	Lalitpur
39	People’s Dental College	Nayabazar, Kathmandu
40	Pokhara University Research Center	Lekhnath Marg, Kaski
41	Public Health Concern Trust (Phect-Nepal)	Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu
42	Purbanchal University College of Medical and Allied Sciences	Morang
43	Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital	Banepa, Kavre
44	Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre	Bansbari, Kathmandu
45	Shigan Health Foundation	Narayan Gopal Chowk
46	Shree Medical and Technical College	Chitwan
47	Shree Ran Ambika Shah Eye Hospital, Lumbini Eye Institute	Rupandehi
48	Stupa Health Care Center Corporation Ltd (SHCC)	Boudha, Tusal
49	Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO)	Gaushala, Kathmandu
50	Universal College of Medical Sciences	Bhairahawa

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Health benefits of Yoga

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Health benefits of Yoga

Yoga brings various health benefits and improves body functions, physical as well as mental health. The benefits of doing yoga are multiple and extend beyond the physical.

Here are few physical and mental health benefits of doing Yoga;

Better body image, Perfects your posture
Manage stress
Regulates your adrenal glands and body secretions
Relieves stress
Improved respiration, energy and vitality
maintaining a balanced metabolism.
Helps with back pain
Increased flexibility.
Increased muscle strength and tone.
Cardiovascular benefits and circulatory health
Weight reduction.
Improved athletic performance.

International Day of Yoga: “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”

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International Day of Yoga: “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”

by Public Health Update June 21, 2020

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International Day of Yoga: “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

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International Day of Yoga

The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131 on 11 December 2014. The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action … a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”

The resolution notes

The resolution notes “the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.” In this regard, the World Health Organization has also urged its member states to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.

Aim

The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

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Health benefits of Yoga

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