Reconstruction of health systems should remain top priority in Nepal
Media statement from Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region on six month anniversary of the Nepal earthquake.
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Pledge to save lives
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
by ASHLEY HAGAMAN, KANCHAN RAWAT, DR. SAGUN BALLAV PANT
Suicide is tragic. But there is something everyone can do to help prevent it. Globally, nearly one million people die by suicide each year, and every incident of completed suicide is accompanied by an estimated 20 attempted acts. Institutions like the World Health Organisation (WHO) urge us all take up a role in combating suicide.
Reconstruction of health systems should remain top priority in Nepal
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- Published on Saturday, 24 October 2015
The fight against violence
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- Published on Friday, 04 December 2015
The fight against violence
Nepal, along with other countries, is celebrating 16-day activism to end violence against women. On the occasion of the Global 16-day activism, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (MoWCSW) in collaboration with UN Women appointed three male leaders to represent them.
The role of mental health and psychosocial support nongovernmental organisations: reflections from post conflict Nepal
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- Published on Monday, 04 January 2016
Armed conflicts and other humanitarian crises impact mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.In contexts of overwhelming need and overstretched government health systems, nongovernmental organisations may play important roles.