Sri Lanka has a problem. Many moms and health workers feel that the care given during pregnancy and childbirth is not always focused on the person. This is called person-centered maternity care. It means treating each mom as a unique individual with her own needs and feelings. There are not enough
Sri Lanka is facing a massive challenge right now. Over 150 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The situation is so bad that the president had to declare a state of emergency to speed up relief efforts. Imagine, more than 20, 000 homes are gon
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
Nepal is back to normal after days of chaos. The government lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and nearby areas on Saturday. This happened after the country's first woman prime minister was appointed. Protests started on Monday. They were about a ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
Nepal is making strides in talking about how climate change and sexual health rights are connected. But there's a big issue that's often overlooked: menstrual discrimination. This unfair treatment is tied to power struggles and old-fashioned gender roles. It's a roadblock for fair climate and health
Sri Lanka's tea-growing hills witnessed a tragic event. A bus plunged off a steep drop, resulting in 21 deaths and leaving 35 others hurt. The incident unfolded near Kotmale, roughly 86 miles east of Colombo, the nation's capital. It happened in the early hours of a Sunday, adding to the shock and c
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
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 tha
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 t
