The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal (MoHP) has received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). As many as 6,048 sets of PPE, 50,000 pairs of examination gloves, 50,000 pieces of surgical masks, and 27 sets of Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) kits – which will augment government's efforts to combat Covid-19 pandemic while ensuring continuity of essential … [Read more...] about UNFPA delivers PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt
Nepal: US$3.47 million grant agreement to implement mother-child health and nutrition program
Aiming to improve the health and nutrition of children and young mothers in Nepal, the Government of Japan and the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) Nepal, have signed a US$3.47 million grant agreement for the implementation of the Mother and Child Health and Nutrition Program (MCHNP). Signed by Saigo Masamichi, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, and Susan Jane Pearce, Representative and Country Director of WFP Nepal, the program will be implemented in five vulnerable districts of … [Read more...] about Nepal: US$3.47 million grant agreement to implement mother-child health and nutrition program
Nepal needs concrete strategies to achieve SDG targets
An assessment report of progress towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) released on February 7 by the National Planning Commission (NPC) of Nepal, shows that Nepal’s Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has dropped to 28.6% whereas the proportion of the population below the national poverty line stands at 18.6%. The assessment reveals that immediate access to justice and institutional capacity for the fair dispensation of justice still requires more attention. The … [Read more...] about Nepal needs concrete strategies to achieve SDG targets
UN Women contributes towards gender-responsive solutions to COVID-19 crisis
UN Women has contributed towards gender-responsive solutions to the pandemic crisis in Nepal and countries in Asia and the Pacific, aiming to integrate women and girls within the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. A report released today by the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific titled ‘Standing Up to the Challenge: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia and the Pacific’, highlights how UN Women has been able to apply resources for gender-responsive crisis management to … [Read more...] about UN Women contributes towards gender-responsive solutions to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: Nepal to get 5 Lakh vaccine shots from China under grant assistance
China will provide 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal on a grant basis, officials said on Saturday, supplying the first batch of vaccine aid for the Himalayan nation. On 5 February, during a telephone conversation with the Nepalese Foreign Minister, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Wang Yi, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, announced that China had decided to provide the first batch of doses of vaccine aid for Nepal. During the announcement, Chinese Foreign Minister Yi … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Nepal to get 5 Lakh vaccine shots from China under grant assistance
Japan supports Nepal to strengthen community resilience to disasters
Aiming to strengthen community resilience to disasters in Madi Municipality, a flood-prone area in the Chitwan district of Nepal, on 4 February the Government of Japan tendered US$707,953 to the Shapla Neer – Citizens’ Committee in Japan for Overseas Support, under the Grant Assistance for Japanese Non-Governmental Organization Projects Schemes. The grant assistance will be used to implement a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Strengthening Project in the Chitwan district in the Bagmati province … [Read more...] about Japan supports Nepal to strengthen community resilience to disasters
Nepal Envoy expresses gratitude to India for gifting 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Nepal is very grateful to the Indian government for gifting 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the country’s envoy Nilamber Acharya said on Tuesday, adding that the Himalayan nation is “confident” of getting more doses of the vaccine. Acharya said: “India is a good neighbour and friend. We are grateful to the Indian Government for gifting 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. We are confident that we will get more vaccines, that we have ordered. We thank the Indian government and people, they … [Read more...] about Nepal Envoy expresses gratitude to India for gifting 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Nepalese NGO providing Literacy Classes to Senior Citizens
In Nepal, an award ceremony was organized on 18 January in honor of the 2020 Laureate of the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize, Ageing Nepal, for its ‘Basic Literacy Class for senior citizens’ programme. The leading national NGO is promoting the quality of life and rights of senior citizens since 2011, through providing basic skills in reading, writing and numeracy in both Nepali and English. By promoting social change and lifelong learning through literacy education, the programme enhances … [Read more...] about Nepalese NGO providing Literacy Classes to Senior Citizens
Nepal: Decision to allow 100% FDI in agro sector slammed
Stakeholders have condemned to the Nepal government’s decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agricultural sector of the country. In a joint press conference on January 5, organizations including the Central Dairy Cooperative Association Nepal, the Federation of Central Livestock Cooperative Organizations, the Dairy Industries Association (DIA), the Nepal Dairy Association (NDA), and the Fisheries Association of Nepal voiced their serious concerns about the government’s … [Read more...] about Nepal: Decision to allow 100% FDI in agro sector slammed
Japan supports Nepal to install equipment at Blood Bank
On January 6 the Government of Japan signed an agreement with the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) to install equipment at the Dadeldhura Blood Bank, Nepal. The patients in the Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajhang, Darchula, Bajura, and Achham districts of the Sudurpashchim province of Nepal have been facing difficulties receiving blood supplies, during emergencies due to the improper management of the blood bank. Hospitals in these districts lack essential resources including a physical … [Read more...] about Japan supports Nepal to install equipment at Blood Bank
