Publications by authors named "Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav"
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the general population of Nepal during the first and second generalized waves of the COVID-19 pandemic-2020-2021.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- A research study in Nepal aimed to measure the seroprevalence of COVID-19 and identify risk factors in the general population using two sampling rounds: one in October 2020 and another in July-August 2021.
- In the first round, seroprevalence was 14.4% nationally, with significant variation between provinces; in the second round, it surged to 70.7%, reflecting increased exposure, especially in Madhesh Province.
- Gender differences in seroprevalence were minimal, and there were notable disparities across different ecozones, with vaccination efforts starting in January 2021 as the country faced a substantial rise in infection rates.
In Nepal's constitution, safe abortion care is recognized as an essential component of a comprehensive approach to fulfill individuals' sexual and reproductive health and rights. In the current context of transition to a three-level governance (federal, provincial, and local), there are opportunities to accelerate decentralization and devolution of decision-making power, increase access to and coverage of safe abortion services, and improve health outcomes. This article documents the processes and results of the policy change undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Population in collaboration with development partners to decentralize the approval process of safe abortion sites and providers with the objective to increase access to and coverage of safe abortion services.
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