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History in making as governments draft a legally binding Treaty for rights of older persons
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Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Why the ‘Fluctuating’ AQI is a Silent Killer
About the Author Ramesh Adhikari, MBA, PMP®, Publisher & Managing Director Ramesh Adhikari is the founder and Publisher of TheHealth Thread, where he oversees the intersection of editorial integrity, operational strategy, and excellence in content… See Full Bio View all posts by Ramesh Adhikari
The Chemistry of Feeling: Why Your Mood Starts in the Gut
About the Reviewer Sanjogta Thapa Magar, Microbiology Officer & Food Safety Specialist Sanjogta Thapa Magar is a highly skilled Food and Industrial Microbiologist dedicated to enhancing public health through rigorous food safety standards and microbiological research. Currently serving as a Microbiology Officer for the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, she focuses on urban health and food safety […]
Beyond the Bottleneck: A Blueprint for Sovereign Medicine Security in Nepal
Reviewed by Amrita Acharya, PhD Scholar (Pharmacy & Business Management) When a doctor in a rural health post in Karnali prescribes an antibiotic, they are acting on faith. Faith that the label matches the contents. Faith that the chemical structure hasn’t degraded in the heat. Faith that the regulatory system in Kathmandu has done its […]
Impacting positive change for those left behind
Written by Shobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),Given the medical advancements today – in an ideal world, all children should be born free of infections like HIV, syphilis or hepatitis-B; all pregnant women should be accessing full spectrum of maternal and newborn care (including services to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis or hepatitis-B); and […]
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Put people first mantra to drive WHO task force to save the medicines that protect us
Written by Shobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),The United Nations apex health agency – the World Health Organization (WHO) – had announced the establishment of its first-ever civil society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in October 2025. This marks a major shift in addressing AMR which is not only among the top 10 global […]
From shadow to light: Supporting unhoused persons to access lifesaving TB services
Written byShobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),Bobby Ramakant (CNS Health Editor)The risk of getting TB disease is among the highest in unhoused and other marginalised persons but the likelihood of them seeking public TB services is low – and finishing lifesaving TB therapy is even lower. The delay is long – very long – for […]
Advanced Clinical Analysis of Hydrosalpinx Management Before In Vitro Fertilization: Comparing Surgical Strategies and the Role of 3D Imaging Diagnostics
Reviewed byDr. Asmita Pandey, MD,Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology & ARTI. Executive Summary: The Necessity of Pre-IVF Hydrosalpinx Management The successful outcome of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycles is significantly impaired by the presence of hydrosalpinx (HS), a common pathology among women with tubal-factor infertility.1 Clinical data consistently demonstrate that HS reduces pregnancy, implantation, and ultimately, […]
Tobacco-free and nicotine-free future is a bedrock to deliver on #EndTB and SDGs
Written by Shobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),According to the latest WHO Global TB Report 2025 released a week ago, tobacco smoking is among the top-5 risk factors for the deadliest of all infectious diseases worldwide – tuberculosis (TB). In countries with alarmingly high tobacco use, like Indonesia, tobacco use is the biggest risk factor […]
Zimbabwe and Cambodia getting return on investment by addressing AMR
Written byShobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),Bobby Ramakant (CNS Health Editor)Right to health is a fundamental human right. There is no doubt that everyone – without any exception or exclusion – should be able to live healthily in a rights-based manner – everywhere. Along with ensuring high to health is a reality for all, it […]
Gateway to universal access to SRHR is human right to health
Written by Shobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),The human right to health is not a privilege, tt is a legal obligation – rooted in international human rights law – and must form the foundation of all efforts toward universal access, equity, and justice. Protecting, implementing, and enforcing this right is essential for the wellbeing of […]
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History in making as governments draft a legally binding Treaty for rights of older persons
Breaking the Black Box: How Artificial Embryos and Lab-Grown Wombs Are Unlocking the Secrets of Human Life
Policy Blueprint for Universal Basic Life Support Competency in Nepal: A Tri-Pillar Mandate
Nipah Virus: An Evolving Global Health Threat and the Path to Preparedness
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The Silent Emergency: Domestic Violence and the Mental Health Crisis Among Nepalese Women
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World's largest TB prize illuminates Indian Molbio's tech innovation reaching the unreached
Written byShobha Shukla (Managing Editor of CNS),Bobby Ramakant (CNS Health Editor)World’s largest prize devoted to TB, the coveted Kochon Prize, was awarded to India’s Molbio Diagnostics for its technological innovation which is helping over 90 governments worldwide to reach the unreached with best of diagnostics (molecular tests). This is the third time India won Kochon […]
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Study proves strong impact of taking molecular TB diagnostics closer to the people
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Exploring the Role of Metabolic Psychiatry in Understanding Mental Health Disorders
About the Reviewer Dr. Kamal Gautam, MD, Consultant Psychiatrist & Executive Director, TPO Nepal Dr. Kamal Gautam is a leading figure in Nepal’s mental health sector, recognized for his expertise in integrating psychosocial support into primary healthcare systems. As the Executive Director of the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal, he leads national and international initiatives […]
Micro plastics: A Silent Threat to Reproductive Health and Fertility
About the Reviewer Dr. Asmita Pandey, MD Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) Dr. Asmita Pandey is a distinguished specialist in Reproductive Medicine, recognized for her clinical expertise and research contributions to the field of fertility. She specializes in Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART), providing evidence-based solutions for complex reproductive challenges… See Full […]
Is Your Medicine Cabinet Missing This? Laughter’s Amazing Benefits
About the Reviewer Liza Nagarkoti, B.Sc. Nursing, M.A. Food & Nutrition,Health Officer & Clinical Researcher Specializing in Emergency Care, Maternal Health, and Therapeutic Nutrition Liza Nagarkoti is a seasoned Registered Nurse and Clinical Nutritionist with over 7 years of frontline experience in tertiary healthcare and humanitarian settings. Holding a Master of Science in Food and Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in […]
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