Nepal's Secretary of Health expressed surprise over the sudden halt of US-funded health programs, including crucial maternal health and nutrition initiatives. This cessation follows President Trump's executive order aimed at reassessing foreign aid alignment with US interests. A key casualty is the Nepal National Vitamin A Program, vital for supporting the health of over 3 million children. This program has been instrumental in reducing vitamin A deficiency-related deaths, highlighting the potential repercussions of the funding freeze on vulnerable populations.
"It was a surprise to us," said Nepal's Secretary of the Ministry of Health. He noted that halting US-funded programs would impact health initiatives across the nation.
The Nepal National Vitamin A Program, funded by the US since the 1990s, has helped save 45,000 children from vitamin A deficiency, which can cause blindness and illnesses.
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