Sachey Kumar Pahari MBBS DTM & H MRCP FRCP (August 15, 1934 – April 15, 2015)[citation needed] was a Nepali physician and medical administrator.[1][2]
Sachey Kumar Pahari | |
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| Born | August 15, 1934 |
| Died | April 17, 2015 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Alma mater | Prince of Wales Medical College (Patna Medical College and Hospital)[citation needed] London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Development of medical science and education in Nepal |
Early life and education
editPahari received his early education in Nepal and India before proceeding to the United Kingdom for further qualification including MRCP and FRCS.[1][3]
He was appointed FRCS Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom in 1975.[1]
Career
editPahari started his career at Bir Hospital as a senior physician following his return from the United Kingdom.[2][1] He was also the physician to King Mahendra[4] and King Birendra[5] and later became the first Nepali to be honoured with the title of "royal physician" by King Birendra, a rank that had only been previously held by overseas doctors.[6][7]
Pahari established Nepal Medical College and teaching hospital in Jorpati, Kathmandu in 1997 as its founding executive chairman.[8][9] He was also the founding chairman of Norvic International Hospital, a cardiac specialist centre in Thapathali, Kathmandu.[10]
Pahari held several other positions, including president of the Nepal Health Research Council (2003–2006)[11][12] and Chairman of the Nepal Medical Association.[6]
Personal life
editPahari enjoyed composing poetry, and was interested in Nepali art, literature and music.[13] He was a published lyricist and had released several albums including Deu Chuli Ra Barchuli along with his wife, which featured the voices of prominent national singers including Nati Kaji and Tara Devi.[14]
He died in 2015 at the age of 80.[15]
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