Ma Pani Doctor
{{Short description|2013 Nepalese book}}
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| author = Om Murti Anil
| country = Nepal
| language = Nepali
| subject = Health and Awareness
| genre = Non-fiction
| publisher = Creative Planet
| pub_date = 2013
| media_type = Print (Hardcover)
| pages = 318
| isbn = 9788192822808
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Ma Pani Doctor (Nepali: म पनि डाक्टर) is a book authored by Om Murti Anil, a cardiologist from Nepal, which was published in 2013. The book aims to promote awareness of health and prevent heart disease. It provides guidance on preventing and managing diseases through lifestyle changes, diet, and health awareness. The book's title, "I am also a doctor," is roughly translated from the Nepali language.{{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Ma Pani Doctor: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Heart Disease |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/137665/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=My City |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=A Doctor With Heart Warming Compassion |url=https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/20746 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=GorakhaPatra}}{{Cite web |date=2013-10-05 |title=म पनि डाक्टर {{!}} स्वास्थ्य खबरपत्रिका |url=http://ehealthnewspaper.com/2013/09/28/%25E0%25A4%25AE-%25E0%25A4%25AA%25E0%25A4%25A8%25E0%25A4%25BF-%25E0%25A4%25A1%25E0%25A4%25BE%25E0%25A4%2595%25E0%25A5%258D%25E0%25A4%259F%25E0%25A4%25B0/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |archive-date=2013-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005100850/http://ehealthnewspaper.com/2013/09/28/%25E0%25A4%25AE-%25E0%25A4%25AA%25E0%25A4%25A8%25E0%25A4%25BF-%25E0%25A4%25A1%25E0%25A4%25BE%25E0%25A4%2595%25E0%25A5%258D%25E0%25A4%259F%25E0%25A4%25B0/ |url-status=dead }}
The book has been adapted into an audiovisual format consisting of 90 episodes and made it available on website of National Cardiac Centre, making it more accessible to the public without cost.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title='Ma Pani Doctor': A unique audio-visual health resource |url=https://www.kalakarmi.com/life-style/100331/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Kalakarmi.com |language=en-US}} In order to raise awareness of health issues, the author has distributed 5,000 copies of the book free to those who cannot afford it.{{Cite web |last=Koirala |first=Kosh Raj |title=Dr Om Murti Anil: A cardiologist who has won hearts, not just treated them! |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/132081/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=My Republica |language=en}} Ma Pani Doctor has been a reference and guide for health journalists and professionals in Nepal, and has contributed to raising cardiovascular health awareness for the prevention of heart disease in Nepal.{{Cite web |last=Today |first=N. L. |date=2023-03-23 |title=Ma Pani Doctor: The book that empowers Nepalis to take control of their health |url=https://www.nepallivetoday.com/2023/03/23/ma-pani-doctor-the-book-that-empowers-nepalis-to-take-control-of-their-health/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Nepal Live Today |language=en}} This book is a good source of information on heart health in simple language, not just for the general public but also for health practitioners working in the field of public health in Nepal.{{Cite web |title=For a healthier heart |url=http://kathmandupost.com/books/2023/04/22/for-a-healthier-heart |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}