Aarati is a young and dynamic government official who prides herself on not disappointing the public. The commitment she showed towards pregnant women in Pyuthan’s remote areas while she was posted there is remarkable. Despite being from a paramedic background, she has looked after the outpatients’ department, administration and birthing center during staff shortages, ensuring the smooth functioning of the health post. She’s also played a leadership role in making safe birthing accessible to all. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her courage and passion for her service in quarantine and home isolation in Nepalgunj has been highly appreciated by her colleagues and the public. She was appointed as a focal person for the pandemic due to the dedication she had shown in her work.
Watch her video here.