16 dead in Nepal as social media ban sparks violent protests, and more

The big focus of this episode of 5Live is on the Nepal protests where at least 16 individuals have died and over 100 are injured, following government restrictions on 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp and YouTube, for failing to register locally. Protesters have cited deeper concerns regarding governance and corruption. In health news, the World Health Organisation has added GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to its essential medicines list. The show also discusses the growing trend of microdosing these popular weight-loss drugs, such as Mounjaro, in India, featuring a physician's personal experience and expert commentary on the medical and legal implications of this practice.