Abstract
Given the ongoing COVID-19 (C-19) crisis in Nepal, this section includes some vignettes related to combatting the crisis in Nepal, and includes diverse experiences. When the editor-in-chief of this journal invited me to assist, I thought it would be useful to present the experiences of the actual professionals engaged in combating the pandemic in the field. This effort resulted in the collection of brief articles in the form of commentaries in this section.
 
 Voices from the Field: Combating COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepal: Section Editor; Shyam Thapa
 Mobilizing Ambulance Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Kathmandu Valley: Kulesh B. Thapa
 A Medical Officer Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Far-western Nepal: Robin Jung Bhandari
 Upon being Discharged from the Hospital, I felt as if I was Released from a Prison: The Experience of a Coronavirus-infected Nurse: Ismita Sharma
 From the Desk of a Psychiatrist: Emerging Mental Health Issues during COVID-19 Pandemic in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: Rishav Koirala
 Higher Workload Experienced by Women During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period: Shristi Kolakshyapati, Binita Pandey, Bindu Sharma, Elawati KC
 COVID-19 Kaleidoscope on the FM Radio: Samjhana Paudel
 Rising Levels of Suicide during the Pandemic: Bidhya Rai
Highlights
In an earlier issue of this journal, it was announced that the Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences (EJMS) has established a special section as an additional feature of the journal
The editor-in-chief may invite a particular member of the editorial board or an external expert to take a lead in assuming the responsibility of soliciting, compiling, and editing the contributions to the special section
Management needs to be prepared to deal with this potential threat so that services continue functioning smoothly
Summary
Based on NAS engagement during the ongoing C-19 crisis, national and international collaboration and assistance in the area of gathering evidence-informed and evidence-based experience have expectedly proven to be critical and catalytic. Our experience makes it clear that the development of knowledge and skills demands contextualization and adaptation. This process is important to ensure that the application of a particular intervention is effective and efficient. NAS engagement during the ongoing pandemic has been fraught with frustrations, challenges, and anxiety. Within each of us, we knew this was a challenge that had fallen upon us, and we needed to show the best in us. Many lessons have been learned throughout the process, and all of us at NAS hope and feel that we have become stronger in the rendering of emergency transportation services than ever before. MD, DCH, is Medical Director of NAS (Nepal Ambulance Service), Kathmandu
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