 The study found that health workers in Nepal who experience stigma, worked in affected districts, or had family members with chronic illnesses were more likely to develop fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To mitigate this, it is important to create a positive work environment, provide stigma reduction training, and offer support to families with chronic conditions. This article was authored by Pretty Kanal, Kieran Pottle, Naveen Devkota and others.