Kathmandu, March 9 -- Nepal's health system has long remained under strain as overcrowded public hospitals put immense pressure on patients and medical staff. Experts say the incoming government must act quickly to strengthen healthcare.

Alongside overburdened hospitals, rising suicide rates suggest a pressing need for immediate action. As many as 24 people die by suicide per 100,000 each year in Nepal. Police data show 19 to 20 people take their own lives daily.

People do not attempt suicide for any single reason. Experts say it is usually the result of a complex mix of factors, including rising living costs and struggles to meet basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, and job security.

"Even individuals who appear healthy on t...