Silent Suffering: Why Nepal’s Doctors and Nurses Are Not Reporting Child Abuse
Silent Suffering: The Reporting Gap in Nepal A 2026 landmark study reveals a startling disconnect in Nepal’s healthcare system: while over 56% of doctors and nurses possess high knowledge of child abuse, only 13.5% have ever reported a suspected case. Facing a "confidence crisis" and a lack of formal training, our frontline protectors are staying silent. Discover the systemic changes needed to turn medical knowledge into life-saving action.
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Nepal’s Drug-Resistant TB Rates Hold Steady, but New Antibiotic Resistance Sparks Concern
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Rare Adult Case of IgA Vasculitis in Nepal Mimics Chronic StomachIssues for a Year
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One in Three Pregnant Women in Pokhara Experiencing SevereStress, New Study Shows
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