Nepal Maternal Health Program Collapses After US Cancels $35M USAID Fund

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A five-year USAID-funded maternal health program in Nepal has been shut down following sweeping cuts to US foreign aid. The $35 million initiative had reached over 100,000 women and girls during its first three years of operation. The abrupt cancellation has had severe consequences, with reports indicating a rise in deaths among mothers and newborns. The program's closure reflects the broader impact of US aid reductions on vulnerable populations in developing nations.

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