Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- The nationwide Code for Impact hackathon series began in Butwal, Lumbini Province, on January 18-19, launching a seven-province tour aimed at promoting technology-led solutions to Nepal's development challenges.

From the Lumbini provincial round, two health-sector teams-Team Galaxen and Team Rx Sentinel-were selected as semifinalists, highlighting innovative approaches to improving health outcomes. The programme will now continue across the remaining six provinces.

The Butwal event was inaugurated in the presence of representatives from the US Embassy in Nepal, including Mike Harker, Chief of the Public Affairs Section, along with mentors and leaders from national and global technology firms such as Fuse Machines, ...