The suspension of US development aid in Nepal has surprised health officials, with potential severe impacts on health programs such as maternal health and nutrition. The Nepal National Vitamin A Program, vital for preventing blindness and infectious diseases in children, has been particularly affected, with US funding responsible for saving thousands of lives. The Trump administration's "America First" policy now mandates that all funded projects align with U.S. national interests, leading to a reassessment of international aid priorities.
US President Donald Trump's suspension of development aid affects essential health programs in Nepal, raising concerns for maternal and child health in the region.
Nepal’s Vitamin A Program, crucial for preventing childhood mortality, will be halted due to US funding suspension, raising alarm over public health outcomes.
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