Angaalo
Angaalo is about social, cultural, political, and health issues that touch Nepalis everywhere. Sociologist by training, host Amod talks to experts, activists, and everyday people who are making differences in their respective fields, and in turn in our society. The podcast will evaluate, dissect, and try to understand events and personalities that have and continue to shape Nepali society.
Angaalo
Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi: An Evolution of a Heart Doctor
In this episode we present our conversation with Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi.
Dr. Regmi, a cardiologist by training, has been practicing medicine in Nepal for the last three decades. Lately, he has been focused on Rheumatic Heart Disease, a disease that is under-diagnosed in Nepal, and many from the underserved communities are unnecessarily suffering or losing lives. The conversation also delves into healthcare system of Nepal and changes it needs to serve the population better.
Dr. Regmi who is also the past president of Nepal Heart Foundation is actively involved in raising awareness of RHD.
Dr. Regmi was recognized as the Heart Hero 2019 by the World Heart Federation.
*There are a couple inadvertent references to rheumatic as rheumatoid. We apologize for it.