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Great Concern Apropos your cover story "Alarming
Beat" (SPOTLIGHT, April 5), it was surprising to know how rapidly the incidence of
cardio-vascular diseases is increasing in Nepal. Since the problem could be getting out of
hand, the authorities must urgently take steps to prevent it from worsening. Timely
intervention could help the country a lot. Shyam Shrestha Heartening Development It is indeed heartening to know that modern
facilities for cardio-vascular care are coming up within the country ("Alarming
Beat", SPOTLIGHT, April 5). Millions of rupees flow outside the country each year as
thousands of patients are forced to go abroad for treatment. But it seems this situation
could change soon. There is a need to make these facilities affordable to the poor people
as well. While rich patients can be charged proper fees, the poor need subsidized care. It
is also necessary to expand these services beyond the capital valley. Samir Thapa Lifestyle Approach To prevent/control cardio-vascular diseases
among the urban population, there is a need to introduce changes in the people's
lifestyles ("Alarming Beat", SPOTLIGHT April 5). The authorities, experts and
the media should join hands in discouraging a sedentary lifestyle. Besides, as Nepalese
have a tendency to eat much spicy and fatty foods, proper guidelines about healthy dietary
intakes have to be issued. Only a concerted approach can help to solve this
multi-dimensional problem. Bidur Chapagain Multiple Needs Like Dr. Bhagwan Koirala said, the country
needs preventive programs and additional facilities to take care of the increasing
incidence of cardio-vascular diseases ("Alarming Beat", SPOTLIGHT, April 5).
Already the World Health Organization has pointed out that cardio-vascular disease is
going to be the leading cause of death in the country. This calls for urgent steps. Are
the authorities listening? Bibek Rai Bitter Lesson The state of education in the country is in
ruins ("In A Web Of Uncertainty", SPOTLIGHT, March 29). Thanks to the criminal
intent of some violent elements, hundreds of thousands of young students risk a dark
future. Education is the key to everything. All sections of society need to stand up
against the terror tactics that are hurting the country. Dinesh Panta Will It Help? The article "Replacement Row"
(SPOTLIGHT, March 29) pointed out how things are moving within Nepal Bank Limited.
Although authorities driven by donors are saying that giving the bank to foreign experts
on management contract could solve their financial problems, one is not too sure. There
has to be transparency in this whole affair. Who is going to take over the management? Who
will be accountable if the problem is not solved? By when will the banks be able to solve
their problems? Unless there is clarity on these and other issues, nothing would work. Kishore Shakya Clear Silence Although there was much hullabaloo before
it was passed by parliament, women's rights activists have not come forward to voice their
opinions on the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code ("New Beginning", SPOTLIGHT
March 22). People are still unclear about the new provisions the amendment has introduced
and how they are going to affect the lives of Nepalese women. Activists should come out
and clarify these things. Gauri Khanal |
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