Nepal – Healthy DEvelopments

How hospitals in Nepal are making waste their business

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:14:28 +0000

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, major hospitals across Nepal have set up environmentally friendly systems to segregate, treat and dispose of healthcare waste. The results? Cleaner premises, safer working conditions, no more burning of waste and welcome revenue from the sale of recyclables.

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Young female influencers energise the campaign against menstrual taboos in Nepal – and beyond

Healthy DEvelopments — Thu, 12 May 2022 05:44:58 +0000

‘Clicktivism‘ is proving an effective tool for challenging harmful practices and for empowering young women in Nepal.

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How Nepal’s bold new social security system inspired a delegation from Bangladesh

Healthy DEvelopments — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:10:38 +0000

The comprehensive social security measures Nepal introduced for formal sector workers raised the interest of neighbouring Bangladesh, a country on the brink of reaching middle-income status. With the support of German development cooperation, a Bangladeshi delegation undertook a study tour to Nepal and this resulted in rich learnings, for both sides.

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The power of information: Better data smooths the way for the post-earthquake reconstruction of health facilities in Nepal

Healthy DEvelopments — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:45:00 +0000

One year after a massive earthquake hit Nepal, hundreds of health facilities still need to be rebuilt. A detailed engineering assessment of damaged health facilities is helping those involved with reconstruction efforts to plan their work more efficiently.

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The monthly exile: Making life better for menstruating girls and women

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:55:00 +0000

In many parts of the developing world, sanitary products and hygiene facilities for menstruating women and girls are unavailable or inadequate

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