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 In a significant milestone for maternal healthcare in Nepal, the "ZERO Home Delivery Declaration" initiative has made remarkable progress, substantially improving healthcare access for mothers and newborns in rural and underserved areas. This initiative, supported by the FAIRMED Foundation and local partners, has successfully reduced maternal mortality rates, aligned with Nepal's commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) of ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all.

Amidst a program in Biratnagar, Koshi Province, the dissemination of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Manual developed by Health Training Centre, Koshi Province, Dhankuta took place on 5th June, 2023.

FAIRMED Nepal in collaboration with Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, and Epidemiology and Disease Control Division established a separate care unit for Leprosy diagnosis and treatment in the hospital. 

With an objective of building capacity on the local level among the community health professionals, FAIRMED Nepal together with Health Training Centre, Lumbini Province published training manuals for early diagnosis, management and prevention of Neglected Tropical Diseases found in Nepal.

A former social mobilizer of UPAKAR Project, Ganesh Jyoti, lost his life in the recent flooding of Sindhupalchowk district. He is survived by his wife and three children - two daughters and a son. 

Remembering Jyoti and his contributions, FAIRMED Nepal in coordination with former implementing partner MANK provided his family with some relief support in an attempt to ease their present challenges.

The relief items included food supply, kitchenware, bedding and clothing items, educational supplies for the children, two mobile phones with data connection to facilitate their online learning, among others.