Nepal’s Top Health Official Explores Maternal Care Innovations in South Korea

News | 2025-09-14 14:23:29
[mediK / HEALTH IN NEWS] Dr. Pramod Joshi, head of the Nepal Health Research Council, visited the Kangwon National University Hospital’s Regional Maternal and Child Healthcare Center and Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Project team on September 12 to explore partnerships aimed at improving maternal healthcare in Nepal.

In a series of presentations, Kangwon National University Hospital showcased its “Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Project,” designed to strengthen maternal and newborn care. The Nepal Health Research Council shared insights into its organizational framework and resource distribution, while Gangwon Province highlighted its “Gangwon-KOICA Training Program,” a collaborative effort with the Korea International Cooperation Agency to train healthcare professionals.

Dr. Pramod Joshi, Chief of the Nepal Health Research Council, visits Kangwon National University Hospital to collaborate on improving maternal health in Nepal. (Photo courtesy of Kangwon National University Hospital)
Dr. Pramod Joshi, Chief of the Nepal Health Research Council, visits Kangwon National University Hospital to collaborate on improving maternal health in Nepal. (Photo courtesy of Kangwon National University Hospital)
After the talks, Dr. Joshi toured the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and its IT-driven obstetric care system, which left a strong impression. “I’m eager to see this advanced system implemented in Nepal to support safer childbirth,” he remarked.

Currently, the Kangwon Regional Maternal and Child Healthcare Center and Gangwon Province are jointly running the “Nepal Healthcare Professional Capacity Building Program” to improve maternal health services in Nepal.

The Nepal Health Research Council plays a pivotal role in managing the nation’s health research resources.

Sora Song, medi·K TEAM press@themedik.kr
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