When Support Reaches Mothers, Change Begins
When community awareness programs brought information and support closer to home, a mother named Ranju in Madhesh Province found the confidence to seek the care she and her baby needed.
Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Care Through Coaching and Mentorship
A pilot training in Madhesh Province is preparing health workers to coach and mentor their peers, helping ensure that new maternal and newborn care skills last well beyond the classroom.
A Safe Place to Wait: A New Maternity Waiting Home in Dolpa
A new maternity waiting home in Dolpa gives mothers who travel long distances a safe, warm place to stay near the hospital as they prepare to welcome their babies.
Dr. Usha Jha’s Vision: Bridging Socioeconomic Gaps & Advancing Maternal Health in Nepal
Dr. Usha Jha has spent decades championing women's empowerment in Nepal, and now brings that passion to maternal and newborn health as a member of One Heart Worldwide's Nepal Advisory Board.
A Tale of Two Births: Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health in Nepal
A look back at how childbirth in Nepal has changed since 2010, from a time of scarce care in remote regions to communities with birthing centers, skilled attendants, and mothers who can seek care close to home.
The Doctor Who Dreamed Beyond the Scalpel
From a remote posting in Jumla to founding hospitals and joining One Heart Worldwide's Nepal Advisory Board, Dr. Anil Shrestha has spent his career believing that good medicine treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
