Pandemic-induced substance abuse a growing concern Substance abuse — especially the consumption of alcohol and drugs — has been on the rise in Nepal since/after the COVID-19 pandemic, say health experts, pharmacists and rehabilitation centre operators. Nepal 30 Jul, 2022
Female drug users lack family support Kathmandu, June 26 Though the constitution mentions that no one shall be discriminated in terms of gender and sons and daughters shall be treated equally, society still views son and daughters differently. Not only in terms of behaviour, but also... Horoscopes 27 Jun, 2017
Unsafe abortions rife among female drug users Kathmandu, June 20 Most of the female drug users are well aware of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy, yet they are reluctant to use contraceptives. This has given rise to unsafe abortions. Nineteen-year-old Isha (name changed)... Horoscopes 21 Jun, 2017
HIV rate high among male drug users Kathmandu, May 23 The rate of HIV prevalence is high among men who inject drugs compared to women in mid-western and far-western region. According to National Center for AIDS and STD Control, which released Integrated Biological and Behavioral... Horoscopes 24 May, 2017
Female drug users cry for rights KATHMANDU: Female drug users have demanded equal rights, policies and law to facilitate their rehabilitation in the society. Dr Laxmi Raj Pathak, director, National Centre for AIDS and STD Control, said the government was formulating a national policy... Horoscopes 12 May, 2009
Wives’ tales Kathmandu:Looking at them one wouldn’t even begin to guess that they are HIV-positive. And they have been infected with this virus not because they were ‘promiscuous’, but they were (and still are) married to men who were. According to the latest... Travel Abroad 20 Mar, 2009
Anti-AIDS group admits to uphill battle ahead Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 6:Nava Kiran Plus (NKP) is holding a protest programme against the slackness on the part of the concerned government authorities with regard to the fight against HIV and AIDS, in front of the UN complex, Pulchowk,... Travel 07 Apr, 2004
