Episode 03, Season 03, Insights from a Doctor: SRHR Realities in Dolpa, Podcast Gulabi Sambad

In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we feature an interview with Dr. Akhanda Upadhaya, a Medical Officer at Dolpa District Hospital. Dr. Upadhaya has shared firsthand insights into the unique challenges faced by communities in Dolpa. Following this, he has shared an understanding of why individuals in this remote region often hesitate to visit hospitals for SRHR concerns and highlights the deep-rooted cultural and social factors contributing to this discomfort. We also discuss pressing issues such as teenage pregnancies, abortion cases, and early marriages, uncovering the challenges and possible solutions to improve awareness and access to SRHR services in Dolpa. #srhr #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth #ruralnepal #dolpa #podcast #gulabisambad