Almost 25% of the population in Nepal lives in poverty. Over 40% of Nepals population is below the age of 18 years, which amounts to almost 12 million children. Disparities in health outcomes by gender, ethnicity, and geographical location exist. KIOCH [Kathmandu Institute of Child Health] is a not-for-profit organization established in 2017. It aims to deliver integrated multispecialty high-quality child healthcare that is affordable, accessible, and available to all, thus advancing Quality of Life of Children in Nepal. KIOCH is led by a group of professionals actively engaged in social welfare and well-being of people. The team comprises of diverse expertise with proven leadership in the field of medical science, social welfare, social enterprise, public communication, and community empowerment, among others. It aims to deliver high-quality child healthcare through establishment of a multi-specialty children hospital in Kathmandu and to expand high-quality child healthcare through establishing satellite centers in strategic locations of all seven provinces of Nepal. Support from all well wishers are needed to ensure equitable healthcare considering poor, urban poor, and people from remote areas and marginalized groups.
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