A doctor using social media to spread health awareness

Dr. Om Murti Anil, an interventional cardiologist from Madhesh Province, gained widespread attention after posting a video against the dowry system on Facebook, which received hundreds of thousands of views and reactions. Drawing from his personal experiences, he shared how he rejected societal pressures to accept dowry and instead financed his own marriage, emphasizing that self-earned happiness is far more valuable than wealth gained through dowry. Alongside social issues, Dr. Anil regularly shares health-related content with his 1.2 million followers, with several of his videos—such as True Happiness, How Rage Impacts Hearts, and Ways to Control Blood Pressure—going viral and reaching millions.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Anil began producing informative videos, recognizing social media as a powerful platform to spread awareness compared to traditional media. While acknowledging the benefits of online health education, he also highlights the risks of misinformation and stresses the importance of ethical intent and credibility in such content. His audience, largely Nepali migrant workers in the Middle East, actively engages with his posts, prompting him to build a dedicated team for video production and responses. Investing significant time and resources in this initiative, Dr. Anil finds satisfaction in the positive social and health impacts his work creates.

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