Kathmandu, May 19 -- Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that the suspension and decline in foreign aid of late have affected ongoing life saving maternal, child and neonatal health programmes.

Addressing a high-level ministerial roundtable in Geneva on Saturday ahead of the 78th World Health Assembly, Paudel called on the United Nations and international donors to ensure the continuity of support for life-saving health services in Nepal.

"Vital services for nearly five million women and nutrition programmes for 1.5 million children under five have been affected," said Paudel. "Additionally, 3.5 million adults relying on reproductive health education and services are now facing challenges due to the funding cuts."...