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Articles by Obindra B Chand
Factors influencing the implementation of integrated screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B for pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study
The authors have declared no competing interest. This work was supported by UK Medical Research Council (MRC)/ Newton Fund, grant number MR/R020485/1. I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
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Disability rights during Covid-19 crisis
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Threat of COVID-19
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Suffering in silence
The deep-seated stigma against menstruation and disability has led to biased and prejudice understanding of the issue and triggered discriminatory practices at the cost of their wellbeing Couple of years ago in Kathmandu, parents of an autistic young girl mentioned that she had reached the adolescent phase and this has added to burden of care.
Opinion | Primary health care
The last four decades have witnessed significant strides in the area of global health and international development in terms of quality, coverage, access, and healthcare service delivery. Several historic declarations and universal goals have been endorsed. These historical events have substantially influenced the trajectory of the health system and service delivery patterns in Nepal, too.
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