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The Role of Media
The cover story gives a clear analysis of an issue that is rarely covered by the mainstream media “FEMALE COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS: Front Runners (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. The coverage of such issues provides encouragement to the people and organizations working in this sector. The role of the media will be justified if the works of people and organizations involved for noble causes get due coverage and credit.
Timila Shrestha
Bhainsepati
Train More People
As you have reported in the cover story this issue the participation of community in various development projects has made the situation of the rural area of the country better “FEMALE COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS: Front Runners (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. With the increasing level of awareness about health and education at the grass root level, their importance is slowly being realized and the people are feeling the need for more trained health volunteers in their community. It is wiser to spend on training the local people of the basics than spending a lot more in providing scholarships to study MBBS or other higher degrees, because the people who have higher degrees and skills never go back to the villages.
Gyanu Maya Ale
Pokhara
Mobilize National And International Volunteers
The role of the community health workers in improving the health sector of this country is very well highlighted in the cover story “FEMALE COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS: Front Runners (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. At present most of the volunteers involved in the health sector are local people. There are many youths both national and international who want to gain some experience of the rural area of this country. Most of them are also knowledgeable and skilled in one or the other field. Because of their educational background they can do well with little training or simply orientation. The government and non governmental agencies can use this huge human resource for the betterment of the livelihoods of the rural people. The youths are willing to work for a certain period as volunteers in the rural areas to gain work experience. By using such volunteers, we can also increase the ties between the rural and the urban population.
Anita Adhikari
Bharatpur
Questions On Interview
The interview with Govinda Raj Joshi has once again shown uncovered his unscrupulous character and thinking “I Was Punished For Decisions Taken During My Career As Minister (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. His claims that he opened education to private sector and that he completely stopped smuggling at the Tribhuwan International Airport are totally baseless. It is ridiculous that he says he did not find time to counter publicity and conspiracy hatched by vested interest groups, when it is as clear as daylight that he has many journalists in his pocket. Giving forum to such corrupt people in a highly esteemed magazine like Spotlight reduces its popularity and credibility. You should interview better people and present the corrupt people as corrupt.
Resham Pokharel
Baneshwore
A Relation Should Be Mutual
The relation between Nepal and China , in my opinion, is not balanced “NEPAL-CHINA RELATIONS: Opportunities Ahead (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. I think a relation should be based on give and take. But, with China our relation is mostly ‘take and take’. We have very little to offer to China , or at least we have not made any attempts to explore how can we help her. But, we expect a lot from China . The ‘Opportunities Ahead’ that we seek are only financial and technical support in return to nothing. So, if we claim the legacy of our ancestors, we should think about it and try to make the relations between the two countries more balanced.
Bidhan Chaudhary
Kupondole
Stop Abusing Children
It is very disappointing that the children are falling victim to insurgency repeatedly, despite the pleas from several national and international organizations not to abuse children in conflict “CHILDREN IN CONFLICT: Plea Falling On Deaf Ears (SPOTLIGHT August 5)”. Everyone accepts that children are the future of the country and if they are victimized the future of the country will be victimized. Both the rebelling political force and the Royal Nepalese Army is working for the protection of the country and its people. And if their activities continue to jeopardize the fundamental rights of the people of this country that is too bad. For the Maoists, who would they rule if they take over the reign of this country? The people who have spent their childhood in misery thanks to the violence? How can they reap the goals they have marked with such a population? So, both parties to the conflict should contemplate this matter seriously and immediately stop causing any harm to the children. Instead, they should spare some of their resources and energy to provide relief to the children who are deprived of the basic needs because of poverty.
Sanchita Khanal
Paknajole
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