What happens when public primary care is ill-prepared to respond to non-communicable diseases: a mixed method study of diabetes and hypertension care in urban Nepal

As diabetes and hypertension rise rapidly in Nepal’s growing cities, are health services keeping pace? This study reveals major gaps in primary healthcare readiness and shows how many urban residents turn to pharmacies and self-management instead of formal care. The findings offer important insights for strengthening health systems and improving access for vulnerable urban communities

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Joshi D, Elsey H, Shrestha G, Neupane R, Sapkota PM, Adhikari B, Kakchapati S, Giri S, Arjyal A, Sharma S, Poudel S, Baral SC. What happens when public primary care is ill-prepared to respond to non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study of diabetes and hypertension care in urban Nepal. J Glob Health. 2026;16:04218