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Where is the Bloody Queen? Shattering the societal silence surrounding menstruation

In Nepal, menstrual health has been a long-standing concern due to several cultural, economic, and social factors. Lack of awareness, limited access to sanitary products, and inadequate sanitation facilities pose significant challenges to women and girls, particularly in rural areas. The pervasive stigmatization and taboos surrounding menstruation further exacerbate the problem, leading to negative psychological […]

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Access to WASH overlooked in health care facilities

In Nepal, 54% of Healthcare Facilities do not have handwashing facilities available at point of care

In Nepal 52% of people do not have handwashing facilities with soap and water at home (JMP 2017), despite this being one of the key ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. Ahead of World Health Assembly next week, WaterAid Nepal is urging our Health Minister to make hygiene a key

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