US Aid Cuts Exacerbate Pregnancy Complications and Deaths in Rural Nepal

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has cut funding for its maternal health program in Nepal, resulting in an increase in pregnancy complications and deaths among young mothers. The reduction in funding has left many rural areas without access to essential healthcare services, exacerbating the problem of maternal mortality. According to reports, the number of pregnant women experiencing severe complications and dying during childbirth has surged since the funding was reduced. The move is seen as a significant setback for efforts to improve Nepal's maternal health outcomes.