The Telemedicine Society of Nepal held discussions with representatives of the Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), Telangana Chapter, to strengthen collaboration and jointly leverage the benefits of telemedicine, including a formal invitation to participate in the upcoming 4th National Telemedicine Conference and 1st National Digital Health Conference, to be held in Kathmandu from 23-24 January 2026.

Representing TSI were Dr. Akhila Kosuru, Secretary of the Telangana Chapter, and S. Ramachandra Vishnubhatta, Vice President of the Telangana Chapter. The dialogue centered on sharing experiences in telemedicine practice, service delivery models, and the role of professional societies in promoting telemedicine adoption and enhancing the quality of care.

From the TMSoN side, the discussions were attended by Dr. Rajan Parajuli, General Secretary; Pavan Shakya, Vice Chairperson; Abhimanyu Pandey, Adviser; and Sanjay Poudel, Member.

Both teams emphasized the importance of bilateral collaboration to strengthen telemedicine services, enhance professional exchange, and improve access to healthcare through remote care models, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

On behalf of TMSoN, Dr. Udaya Koirala, Chairperson of TMSoN, formally invited the Indian counterparts to actively engage in the forthcoming conference. The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to continue engagement and explore practical avenues for collaboration between the two societies in advancing telemedicine.