CIWEC Hospital and Travel Medicine Center is one of the most reputable destination travel medicine centers in the world. It was established as a clinic in 1982 to meet the need for a western standard clinic to treat foreign diplomats and aid workers in Nepal. During its 40 plus years of journey, it has expanded its services from a small clinic set up in 1982, to a full service hospital providing both outpatient and inpatient care.  In September 2014, CIWEC opened a fully equipped hospital in Pokhara. CIWEC is widely known around the world as ”CIWEC Clinic” and ”CIWEC Clinic Travel Medicine Center” both of which are registered trademarks of CIWEC Hospital Pvt. Ltd. It is known internationally both for the high level of care afforded to patients, and for its reliable research and information about health risks in Nepal. It was the first clinic situated in a developing country that was selected by the International society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) to participate in its global surveillance program called the GeoSentinel for emerging diseases among travelers. The clinic’s focus on health problems in travelers and expatriates in Nepal led to the discovery of a new cause of diarrhea, the publication of over 55 original research papers, and the receipt of two international awards for research in travel and wilderness medicine. The hospital is located in a modern custom built, well equipped facility across from the British Embassy in Lainchour in the heart of Kathmandu. It caters to nationalities from all over the world. The goal is to provide compassionate medical care of international standards in the most efficient manner.