KATHMANDU, Oct. 23 -- Expressing its gratitude toward the notable progress made by Nepal in achieving the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) goals, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has pledged support to Nepal in meeting the strategic vision of achieving three zeros by 2030. The strategic vision of three zeros include zero unmet need for contraception and family planning, zero preventable maternal deaths, and zero gender-based violence and harmful practices.

On her first ever official visit to Nepal, Executive Director of UNFPA Dr Natalina Kanem held meetings with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Upendra Yadav and recognized the significant accomplishment made b...