Kathmandu, September 16

The Embassy of Israel in Nepal, in collaboration with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, Dhulikhel Hospital and Siddhi Memorial Foundation, conducted a weeklong programme on women and children health at Dhulikhel Hospital and Siddhi Memorial Foundation.

Five senior doctors obstetrician and gynaecologist, neonatologist and radiologist from the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre conducted workshops. Several medical equipment were also donated to the hospitals to improve health services.

A closing ceremony of the weeklong programme was organised in the capital today.

Speaking during the event, Upendra Yadav, deputy prime minister and minister of Health and Population, said it was not only about the diplomatic relationship between the two countries, but also about strengthening relations at the people’s level.

Minister Yadav said that women should get proper health care and nutritious food right from their childhood.