Interactive Session on Burn Injuries
The 1317th regular meeting, held yesterday, was graced by the esteemed presence of Professor and Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shankar Man Rai and Dr. Kiran Nakarmi, Director of Kirtipur Burn Hospital , as guest speakers. While addressing the program, Dr. Shankar Man Rai highlighted that burn-related issues in Nepal are extremely serious. He noted that due to the limited number of hospitals providing burn treatment, there is an overwhelming patient load, making hospital operations increasingly challenging. He also shared that Kirtipur Burn Hospital has been delivering services of a higher standard than those available in India. As most burn victims come from economically disadvantaged families, treatment has largely depended on national and international support. He further mentioned that since last year, the Government of Nepal has also begun providing assistance, which has brought some relief. Similarly, Dr. Kiran Nakarmi provided detailed information on preventive measures to avoid burn acci...