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Born by the roadside in Nepal

Nothing could be more symbolic of the misplaced priorities of all three tiers of government in Nepal than the sight of women...

Nepali Ama

There are many reasons cited for the sharp reduction in Nepal’s maternal mortality rate (MMR), from 901 per 100,000 live births to...

Nepal’s air ambulance saves mothers

https://youtu.be/EHbtiGbt9IAThe rotor of the Nepal Army Bell 407 helicopter is turned even before the cabin door is closed. The crew rushes through...

Born in Nepal

Giving birth is a life or death issue in Nepal. Even though the maternal mortality rate dropped from 1,000 per 100,000 live...

Child marriage in Nepal: eloped at 13, mother by 17

Sita Pariyar is now 45, she has been married 30 years. Shanti BK married as a teen and is now 26. Asha...

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