In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to face violence. Women with disabilities are more at risk. They face viol...
In Kathmandu, a significant number of adults are dealing with high blood pressure. This is a serious issue, as it can lead to various health problems if not managed properly. However, many people struggle to stick to their long-term medication plans. This is not just about forgetting to take pills. It's also about beliefs and fears that come from their cultural backg...
The heart of the Himalayas saw a flurry of activity this May, as hundreds of climbers and their Sherpa guides attempted to conquer Mount Everest. The world's highest peak, standing at 8, 849 meters, tested their mettle with harsh weather conditions and crowded routes. The climbing season, which wraps up at the end of May, saw many climbers push their limits, but not ...
In Nepal, getting the right care during pregnancy is a big deal. It can make a huge difference for both moms and their newborns. But not everyone has the same access to this care. A recent look into the data showed some troubling patterns. The data came from two big surveys done in 2014 and 2019. These surveys asked women all over Nepal about their experiences with ...
In a bustling city like Kathmandu, many teens face a silent battle. This struggle is not about grades or peer pressure. It is about social anxiety. Social anxiety is a strong fear of being judged or rejected in social settings. It is a problem that often starts in early teens and can follow a person into adulthood. Many people do not even know they have it until they...
Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, recently returned to a warm welcome in Kathmandu. Thousands of supporters gathered, hoping to bring back the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the state religion. The crowd chanted slogans and blocked the main entrance to the airport, causing passengers to walk to and from the terminal. The police were present but kept the peace. ...
Nepal is grappling with a significant health issue. Every year, around 70, 000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) emerge in the country. That's a lot of people affected by a preventable and curable disease. In 2022 alone, the incidence rate was 229 cases per 100, 000 people. This is a stark reminder that TB is still a major public health concern in Nepal. To und...
People in Nepal, like everywhere else, have sex with more than one person. This isn't always about casual hookups; it could be about having multiple partners at the same time or one after the other. So, what makes someone have more than one sex partner? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about what we mean by a sex partner. It's someone you have sex with, simple as th...
Hepatitis C is a significant public health issue in Nepal. To get a grip on this problem, it's crucial to understand how widespread it is, alongside how often it mixes with other viruses like hepatitis B and HIV. Researchers decided to dig deep into this. They wanted to figure out how many people in a big hospital test positive for hepatitis C, how many of those als...
It is a common phenomenon that a person who has a deep interest in something starts to mimic the experiences that are related to it. This happens especially to medical students who end up worrying that they have the same illnesses they're learning about. In Nepal, a study was to figure out how common this "Medical student syndrome" is and what makes it worse. F...