SAC presents: Adarsha S. Bajracharya

Adarsha S. Bajracharya on The Role of Information Technology in Healthcare Delivery in Nepal: Existing Landscape, Opportunities and Challenges

Adarsha S. Bajracharya, Associate Director of Inpatient Informatics, Cambridge Health Alliance, Boston MA

Nepal has come a long way from being an isolated Himalayan kingdom to being a democratic republic where foreign tourism is one the biggest industries.. Over the years, the country has seen a dramatic increase in the presence of Western medicine, yet access to quality health care continues to be a challenge. This talks examines the existing landscape of health care delivery in Nepal and take a closer look at some health information technology solutions, opportunities for its use in health care delivery and monitoring, as well as challenges.

Open to the Public.

Sponsored by the South Asia Center at the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs