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Trends in New Clinic Establishment Recent data reveals a notable trend in the establishment of new clinics, particularly highlighting a concentration in specific medical fields. Local hospitals and clinics are increasingly focusing on areas such as internal medicine and orthopedic surgery. However, one of the essential medical subjects—pediatric and adolescent medicine—has seen a continuous decline in the number of newly established clinics. According to an analysis conducted by Rep. Kim Mi-ae from the People Power Party and the Health and Welfare Committee of the National Assembly, based on data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, general practitioners, internal medicine, and orthopedic surgery have consistently ranked at the top among newly established clinics from 2019 to January-August 2025. For the first eight months of this year, the numbers were 531 general practitioner clinics, followed by 146 internal medicine clinics and 115 orthopedic surgery clinic...

A Milestone for Spine Surgery in Nepal Dr. Prakash Sitoula, a renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon and professor at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, has made history by being awarded the Robert B Winter Global Outreach Fellowship by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) for 2025. This prestigious recognition marks a significant achievement as he becomes the first spine surgeon from Nepal to receive this honor. The fellowship is highly competitive and offers an opportunity for advanced training in spinal deformity surgery. As part of the program, Dr. Sitoula will spend six weeks undergoing intensive training at an SRS-accredited center. His choice of destination is Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux, specifically its Spine Unit 1. This hospital is globally recognized for its expertise in managing complex spinal deformities, making it an ideal location for his professional development. The significance of this fellowship cannot be overstated. In Nepal, spinal surgery is still in ...