Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain
Summary
Nepal faces a critical shortage of paediatric nurses due to brain drain, with many leaving for better opportunities abroad. Hospitals like KIOCH-Damak and the upcoming KIOCH-Kathmandu are leading efforts to retain nurses through higher salaries and improved working conditions.
Key Points
- Nepal is experiencing a significant loss of paediatric nurses to migration abroad, impacting children's healthcare.
- Paediatric nurses possess unique skills critical for treating complex child health conditions, which are hard to replace.
- Hospitals like KIOCH-Damak and KIOCH-Kathmandu are implementing strategies including higher pay and better work environments to retain nurses.
- The government and healthcare leaders need comprehensive strategies involving better training, working conditions, and career pathways to address the crisis.
