Telemedicine Society of Nepal (TMSoN) and Chay-Ya Nepal have officially executed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint framework aimed at strengthening rural telemedicine services, health equity, and digital health implementation across Nepal.

Signed by Dr. Udaya Koirala, Chairperson of TMSoN, and Mr. Kamal Thapa, Executive Director of Chay-Ya Nepal, the strategic partnership bridges TMSoN’s technical expertise, clinical guidelines, and policy insights with Chay-Ya Nepal’s extensive field implementation experience in remote Himalayan communities.

Key Areas of Collaboration

Under this MoU, both organizations will focus on key joint priority areas:
Rural Telemedicine & Service Strengthening: Enhancing local clinical protocols, remote care delivery, and technology-driven interventions in underserved areas.

Capacity Building & Mentorship: Conducting specialized practical training and mentorship for local health workers and primary care teams.

Field-Based Research & Advocacy: Leveraging grassroots operational insights to inform national digital health policies, standards, and health data frameworks.

Resource Co-Creation: Jointly exploring funding opportunities, research grants, and educational toolkits for sustainable rural health delivery.

In the signing ceremony, representatives from both organizations expressed confidence that the collaboration will create meaningful opportunities for advancing sustainable and inclusive telemedicine and digital healthcare systems in the country.