When someone passes away, they can leave behind a gift that saves someone else's sight. This act is known as eye donation. The cornea is the part of the eye usually donated. It's a bit like giving a part of yourself to help someone see the world again. Let's dive into the world of eye donation and university students. Imagine a place where college students are all a...
Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for them to send their research plan to be checked by the ethics committee...
Imagine you're in southern Nepal, where certain people, known as Tharu indigenous folks, face a common health issue: gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. These are tiny creatures that live in your gut and can make you sick. So, why do they show up more often in this area? First off, let's talk about money and education. In many places around the world, including this pa...
Political accountability—it's like a report card for political parties. This study dug into what makes citizens in Nepal think political parties are doing a good job or slacking off. Using a big survey with 4, 191 people from 43 out of 77 districts, collected between December 2017 and March 2018, researchers found some pretty interesting stuff. Turns out, citizens c...
Cancer is a scary thing, and it's the leading cause of death worldwide. Even though we've made great strides in treating it, people still look down on it in many places. Surprisingly, there isn't much research about how women in Nepal view cancer. This study wanted to find out if they had negative feelings about it and what might be causing those feelings. Cancer st...
Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This study took a closer look at how community members, healthcare providers,...
Cooperatives are essential for developing rural areas and farming. They employ millions worldwide and contribute significantly to the global economy. A recent study looked into Nepal's vegetable value chain, focusing on how cooperatives help farmers. The research was conducted in Siraha and Saptari districts, involving 183 participants including farmers, traders, and...