Post-Conference Strategic Meeting on Telemedicine and Digital Health was successfully held on Friday, 10 April 2026 (27th Chaitra 2082) at Fairfield by Marriott, Thamel, Kathmandu.
Hosted by Nepal Telemedicine Society and co-hosted by Cha Ya Nepal, the meeting brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, academic leaders, development partners, and key stakeholders to discuss the future direction of telemedicine and digital health in Nepal.
The program commenced with a welcome and context-setting session, followed by conference dissemination presentations highlighting key outcomes and recommendations from the 4th National Telemedicine and 1st National Digital Health Conference.
A major focus of the meeting was the presentation and discussion on field-level telemedicine and digital health interventions by Cha Ya Nepal. The session highlighted practical experiences from rural and underserved communities, showcasing how digital technologies and telemedicine services are improving healthcare accessibility, strengthening community-level healthcare delivery, and supporting timely medical consultation in remote areas of Nepal. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions on implementation experiences, operational challenges, sustainability, and opportunities for scaling innovative digital health interventions nationwide.
Another important segment featured healthcare digitalization initiatives at Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS). The presentation highlighted institutional efforts toward integrating digital systems within healthcare services, medical education, and hospital management. Discussions focused on innovation, digital transformation in healthcare institutions, data management systems, telemedicine integration, and the importance of strengthening institutional capacity for advancing digital healthcare services in Nepal.
The meeting also featured the formal presentation and handover of the Kathmandu Declaration 2082, along with discussions on the National Roadmap 2030 strategic recommendations for strengthening telemedicine and digital health systems across the country
The interactive floor discussion remained one of the most engaging sessions of the event, where experts, guests, and stakeholders actively shared valuable insights, recommendations, and practical experiences related to telemedicine and digital health implementation, collaboration, sustainability, and policy development in Nepal.
The event concluded with final remarks and sincere appreciation extended to all participants, partners, speakers, and contributors for their valuable engagement and support.The session also provided an important opportunity for professional interaction, knowledge sharing, and strengthening collaboration among
stakeholders committed to advancing telemedicine and digital health initiatives in Nepal.
