United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched reproductive health care service in six districts of mid western and far western regions of Nepal.
The one year project will deliver mobile reproductive health services through health camps to conflict affected populations. The project aims to serve close to 25 thousands women of reproductive age, men and adolescent through providing essential health services, counseling, lab tests, treatment, referral and surgical care.
Speaking in the launching ceremony in the capital on Wednesday, Dr. Indira Shrestha, member of national planning commission emphasized mechanism of the delivery should be simple, visible, accessible and efficient.
She said the project was in line with the priority set by national planning commission.
On the occasion, guest of honor Tsutomu Hiraoka, ambassador of Japan to Nepal informed that the project carried out by the UNFPA was supported by his government as per the request of UN to support Nepal in post conflict situation. Stating that Nepal had some of the poorest reproductive health indicators in the world, he said UNFPA's project would contribute for health care of the people liv0ing in the remote part of the country.
Addressing the launching ceremony, UNFPA representative to Nepal Junko Sazaki said that the project would address immediate reproductive health needs of women, men, and adolescents in both peri-urban and remote areas of conflict affected districts.
"Bringing reproductive heath services to conflict affected villages and communities will not only improve the health status of the most vulnerable population but will also build hope and believe in the overall development, fostering confidence in the peace building process" she said.
The total cost of the projects is USD 4 thousand. Total 42 health camps will be set up for health care in the selected districts.
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