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Survey Reveals Alarming Levels of Child Malnutrition in Nepal Following Aid Cuts

Survey Reveals Alarming Levels of Child Malnutrition in Nepal Following Aid Cuts

26 Haziran 2026The Guardian
  • Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached alarming levels, as revealed by the largest survey of under-fives in the country. This troubling trend comes in the wake of the cessation of USAID funding for nutrition programs, which has raised concerns about the potential reversal of two decades of progress in reducing chil…
  • The survey highlights the urgent need for renewed support and intervention to address this critical public health issue.
  • The end of USAID funding for nutrition programs in Nepal has coincided with a significant increase in child malnutrition rates. Over the past two decades, Nepal made substantial strides in reducing child mortality, but these gains are now threatened.
  • The cessation of USAID funding has had a profound impact on child nutrition in Nepal, jeopardizing years of progress. This situation underscores the fragility of health advancements that can be easily undone by funding cuts.
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This article reflects the findings of a recent survey and the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of all stakeholders involved in child nutrition and health in Nepal.