Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari Highlights OCMC and Human Milk Bank Success to International Delegates
27th May 2026, Kathmandu
A high-level international delegation comprising top officials from the Government of Norway and representatives from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) conducted an official monitoring visit to the Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Kathmandu.
Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari
The visit aimed to observe the ongoing support, strategic progress, and impact of critical healthcare programs, including the One-Stop Crisis Management Center (OCMC) and the Human Milk Bank.
Comprehensive Overview by Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari
The official program, hosted at the hospital’s Library Hall, commenced with a warm welcome to the distinguished international guests. A central highlight of the event was an in-depth institutional presentation delivered by Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari.
During his presentation, Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari detailed the historic legacy of the institution, its comprehensive service statistics, and its pioneering initiatives in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
He specifically highlighted the operational achievements of:
The One-Stop Crisis Management Center (OCMC)
The Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) program
The Midwife-Led Antenatal Clinic and Birthing Center
The specialized Human Milk Bank facility
Following the presentation, an interactive question-and-answer session allowed the delegation to dive deeper into operational protocols. Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari, alongside the Deputy Director and the OCMC Consultant, provided detailed, technical responses to queries regarding sustainability, patient care standards, and resource optimization.
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Inspection of the One-Stop Crisis Management Center (OCMC)
The delegation conducted an on-site walkthrough of the OCMC Unit to witness how the hospital handles sensitive cases involving gender-based violence and reproductive health crises.
Dr. Sapana Amatya Vaidya, along with the dedicated OCMC team, guided the visitors through the unit. They presented key field data, performance metrics, and notable breakthroughs in survivor support programs that have been made possible through international cooperation.
Key Delegates in Attendance
The international monitoring visit brought together key policymakers and development partners, including:
Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Oslo, Norway)
Head of Cooperation and Deputy Head of Mission from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu
Senior Advisor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
UNFPA Country Representatives
Senior medical professionals and administrative staff of Paropakar Hospital
Strengthening International Collaborations for Women’s Health
The visit concluded with an official group photograph and a formal note of appreciation from the hospital leadership. Hospital Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari and his management team expressed deep gratitude to the Government of Norway and the UNFPA for their steadfast financial and technical collaboration, which continues to modernize maternal healthcare infrastructures in Nepal.
