Thanks for the tribute to Dr Sanduk Ruit ('The vision thing', #313), he is not only self-made but has also done a lot for Nepal and Nepalis. His work is acclaimed internationally, but in Nepal only people he has operated on know him. We hope people like Dr Ruit and Dr Lohani ('Barefoot doctor', #312) in Sankhuwasabha will continue their selfless work and set an example.

Seema Lama,
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. I salute Dr Lohani's contribution to Nepal. He is a true hero and leader of the country. We need leaders like him to take our country to the 21st century.

Mohan Rana,
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. Sanduk Ruit is inspiring, and we are proud of him. But it's unfortunate that he was largely unknown in Nepal until he received the Magsaysay award. Had the media recognised him earlier, he might have been encouraged. Can't Dr Ruit write something on how he stayed motivated with no help from his surroundings?

Prakash P,
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