Prof. Dr. Lochan Karki
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Aviation Medicine in Nepal: Practising at the Roof of the World

Nepal's aviation sector operates in conditions found nowhere else on Earth. Dr. Lochan Karki—a certified Aviation Medical Examiner for CAAN—explores the unique physiological challenges facing pilots and air traffic controllers in Himalayan operations, and the critical role of aviation medicine.

Prof. Dr. Lochan Karki April 2026 7 min read
Altitude Medicine Aviation Medicine CAAN
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Medical Education

Medical Education Reform in Nepal: The NAMS Vision for an Expanded Future

As Rector of NAMS—Nepal's oldest and most prestigious postgraduate medical institution—Dr. Lochan Karki outlines the ambitious "Expanded NAMS" vision: provincial...

April 2026 11 min read
Healthcare Reform Medical Education
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Public Health

The Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal

Non-communicable diseases now account for over 60% of deaths in Nepal. As an internist seeing this burden daily in clinic,...

April 2026 9 min read
Cancer Diabetes
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Healthcare Policy

How to Stop the Migration of Nepal’s Doctors Abroad

Nepal trains thousands of doctors but loses a significant proportion to emigration. Dr. Lochan Karki—who has led campaigns to retain...

April 2026 10 min read
Brain Drain Doctor Migration
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Healthcare Budget in Nepal: Investment or Expenditure? Healthcare Policy

Healthcare Budget in Nepal: Investment or Expenditure?

Nepal allocates less than 6% of its national budget to healthcare. Dr. Lochan Karki examines whether this spending represents a...

April 2026 8 min read
Health Financing Healthcare Policy
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Prof. Dr. Lochan Karki

Prof. Dr. Lochan Karki

Professor & Rector, NAMS Bir Hospital

About Dr. Karki

Research Publications

18+ peer-reviewed publications in JNMA and indexed journals spanning internal medicine and healthcare policy.

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Recent Posts

  • Aviation Medicine in Nepal: Practising at the Roof of the World Apr 2026
  • Medical Education Reform in Nepal: The NAMS Vision for an Expanded Future Apr 2026
  • The Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal Apr 2026
  • How to Stop the Migration of Nepal’s Doctors Abroad Apr 2026
  • Healthcare Budget in Nepal: Investment or Expenditure? Apr 2026
Prof. Dr. Lochan Karki

Professor & Rector, NAMS Bir Hospital, NMA Past President, JNMA Editor & FRCP (Edinburgh). Championing excellence in Nepal's healthcare.

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