Nepal, June 9 -- Last week, a four year old severely malnourished boy from Doti was brought to a nutrition rehabilitation home in Dadeldhura, the neighbouring district for treatment. But since the upper flat of the rehabilitation home was converted into an isolation ward for Covid-19 patients some three months ago, the boy could not be admitted there.

"We were forced to shut down our services due to the risk of disease transmission," Puja Chand, programme manager of the rehabilitation home, told the Post over the phone.

The boy weighed just 10 kg, underweight for his age, when he was brought for rehabilitation. He had a problem moving his arms and legs due to weakness.

Despite his poor health, he could not get the help he needed at the...