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Ensuring health insurance for all Nepalis Nepali Times

WebIndeed, privatising health insurance is like the government abandoning its people, experts say, and it defeats the very purpose of the program — to provide affordable care for the most underserved …

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Step by step for rural health care in Nepal Nepali Times

WebNow, with the pandemic, Ek Ek Paila has been trying to bring health services to parts of Nepal which have rudimentary medical care even at the best of times. “After hearing about infected people having …

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Is free health care possible in Nepal

WebAn example of state- non-partnership is Bayalpata Hospital in Achham district, managed through a public-private partnership between the ministry of health and population and the non-profit Nyaya Health …

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Why do so many Nepalis have high blood pressure

WebPhoto: MONIKA DEUPALA. The past year-and-half since the Covid-19 outbreak, Nepal’s limited health resources all had a singular focus. But now that the second wave is waning and the lockdown has …

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Building back healthier Nepali Times Buzz Nepali Times

WebThe earthquakes destroyed 392 health facilities in 14 districts: six hospitals, 12 primary health care centres and 374 health posts, another130 birthing centers were damaged. Although only 31 health facilities have been …

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Nepal health workers battle Covid-19, but also stigma

WebNepal reported the first death of a medical worker from Covid-19 last week, a 35-year-old health assistant in Mahottari district. Across the country, over 500 healthcare providers including doctors, nurses and lab …

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This is how to upgrade Nepal's rural health Nepali Times

WebIn the past decade, health indicators in this region have shown a marked improvement because of Bayalpata Hospital, even surpassing targets in Nepal’s National Health Strategy (NHSS) for 2020 …

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Saving more mothers and babies Nepali Times

WebOver the last two decades, Nepal has made notable progress in maternal and neonatal healthcare. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has declined from 536 per …

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Altruistic healthcare models in Nepal Nepali Times

WebBayalpata Hospital, in Accham district, for instance, is a model public-private partnership that can thrive when state-of-the-art medical interventions are melded with philanthropy.This government …

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WARNING: Breathing is hazardous to health Nepali …

Web‘Measured in terms of life expectancy, particulate pollution is the greatest threat to human health in Nepal, reducing life expectancy by 4.1 years on average,” the report says. ‘Child and maternal malnutrition …

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Free health camp Nepali Times

WebFrom 27 December to 1 January, women can get free health check-ups, medicines and VIA tests to screen for cervical cancer and pre-cancers in specific health posts and hospitals in their provinces. IME has …

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Behind the masks Nepali Times

WebPublic health experts say the digitisation can help control the pandemic in the long run if properly implemented, since the documentation will assist in vaccine …

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Have suicides increased during Nepal lockdown

WebThere have been some promising steps. In 2018, a pilot study of the National Mental Health Survey among 1,647 participants was conducted by Nepal Health …

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Post-pandemic mental health epidemic Nepali Times

WebFor mental health counsellors this is a vivid reminder of the mental health crisis following the earthquake five years ago this week. A survey of earthquake-affected …

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Unique hospital handover in Dolakha Nepali Times

WebNyaya Health, in turn can use data from the hospital for research, including for ongoing projects. Specialist services with consultants have also been arranged …

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Ending TB is possible, and cost-effective Nepali Times

WebHealth care volunteers during an outreach screening program in Dhanusha as part of active case-finding for tuberculosis in local communities. BNMT is now …

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Why is there vaccine hesitancy in Nepal

WebPhoto: MONIKA DEUPALA. Nepal was one of the first countries in the region to start a mass Covid-19 vaccination drive two weeks ago, but less than half of the …

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Nepal health workers at risk of workplace hazards Nepali Times

WebOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a crucial aspect of any workplace, especially in the healthcare industry where workers are constantly exposed to various …

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Nepal sees spike in suicides during pandemic Nepali Times

WebAddressing underlying mental health disorders is the most effective way to prevent suicides. This means increased awareness and education about psychological …

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More equal than others Nepali Times

WebThe Demographic Health Survey in 2022 put stunting slightly lower at 24.8% of children under five. To be sure, Nepal has reduced stunting significantly from 67% in …

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Celebrating menstruation in Nepal Nepali Times

WebThe project collaborated with groups including the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Partnership Alliance (MHM PA) and creative artists such as Kaalo.101 and Jay …

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Air pollution is more dangerous than smoking Nepali Times

WebBut public health specialists discount their efficacy and stress that the best solution is to reduce air pollution at sources. Read also: Toxic bubble, Ajaya Dixit. Bad …

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