Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected parasitic disease, is one of the leading causes of morbidity, social stigma and economic loss in many tropical and sub-tropical countries.
<p><strong>Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Nepal, December 2013</strong></p> <p>Until a few months ago, Kathmandu Valley denizens would walk past the Bagmati River covering their noses. These days, the river has undergone a makeover of sorts and the credit goes to the ‘Bagmati Cleaning Campaign’, which completed its 30 weeks in December. Read more in this December 2013 edition of the<strong> Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Nepal, December 2013 </strong>published by the South Asia Environment Portal.</p>
Use of biomass takes high toll
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<p>This publication is the first to focus on the specific needs and challenges of girls and women at risk of, or living with, NCDs.
