The Health Thread

In an era of instant information, the quality of health journalism determines the quality of public well-being. The Health Thread, based in Kathmandu, was established to bridge a critical gap in the modern media landscape. While our roots are in Nepal, our perspective is global.

We realized that whether you are in Kathmandu or London, the challenge remains the same: separating verified medical science from viral noise.

“To honor this responsibility, TheHealth Thread has voluntarily adopted the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) standards. Initiated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the JTI is a global transparency benchmark. Our participation ensures that our internal processes are not just promised, but are publicly disclosed and verifiable.”

We built this platform for readers who demand accuracy. We do not simply aggregate news; we curate evidence-based insights to provide the “thread” that connects complex health data to your daily life.

Our Commitment to Ethical Health Journalism

To ensure the highest standards of integrity, select content on The Health Thread is evaluated by our dedicated Medical Review Panel. This rigorous internal process ensures that our reporting reflects current medical standards and global scientific consensus.

Clinical Accuracy and Verification

We cross-reference every health claim against peer-reviewed journals and international regulatory guidelines. In the field of health journalism, accuracy is not just a goal—it is a responsibility.

Radical Objectivity

Our review process is meticulously designed to filter out bias. We ensure a balanced presentation of data, providing you with the facts needed to make informed decisions without the influence of commercial agendas.

Leadership and Professional Oversight

High-quality health journalism requires strong governance. Our leadership ensures that every article meets strict standards for structure, professional rigor, and factual integrity.

Ramesh Adhikari, MBA, PMP®

Publisher & Managing Director

As the Publisher & Managing Director of TheHealth Thread, Ramesh Adhikari is responsible for the editorial governance and the operational integrity of the publication.

Professional Qualifications: Holds an MBA from Avondale University (Australia), and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

Editorial Responsibility: Manages the implementation of the organization’s Editorial Guidelines and oversees the accuracy and transparency of all published content.

Complaints & Accountability: Serves as the designated senior lead for reviewing editorial complaints and ensuring that any necessary corrections or clarifications are issued in a timely manner according to our established protocols

Our Editorial Standard of Care

In health journalism, accuracy is not just a preference—it is a patient safety issue. Unlike general news, medical information impacts lives. Therefore, The Health Thread operates under a strict Scientific Validation Protocol that goes beyond standard reporting.

We do not wait for external validation; we impose it on ourselves through five core pillars:

1. Evidence-Based Sourcing: We do not publish medical opinions as fact. Every health claim in our articles must be backed by a citation from a peer-reviewed journal, a medical registry, or an official health guideline (e.g., Nepal Medical Council, WHO).

2. Total Editorial Independence: Our health reporting is firewalled from our revenue. Advertisers and sponsors have zero access to our editorial team and zero influence over our content.

3. Clinical & Expert Verification: Content involving medical advice, treatment protocols, or public health policy undergoes a rigorous review process. We verify data against the latest clinical findings to ensure our readers receive actionable, up-to-date information.

4. Accountability & Corrections: We believe transparency builds trust. If a factual error is discovered, we do not delete it silently. We update the article with a clear “Correction Notice” explaining what was changed and why.

5. Global Transparency Standard: We are a disclosed participant in the Journalism Trust Initiative. This means our ownership, editorial governance, and ethical protocols are machine-readable and open to public scrutiny, ensuring we remain accountable to our readers and the global journalism community.

To uphold these rigorous standards, we rely on the voluntary expertise of our Board of Reviewers—a distinguished group of clinicians, researchers, and policy experts who dedicate their time to validating our content.

Our Review Panel

Medical Professionals

Dr. Prakash Paudel, FCPS

Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist

Gold Medalist in Neurosurgery with Fellowships from Canada and Germany