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Japan and UNFPA Inaugurate Climate-Resilient Health Post in Jajarkot

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A climate-resilient health post, the Bhur Health Post, was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality, Jajarkot, by officials from the Government of Nepal, UNFPA, and the Japanese Embassy. Funded by the Japanese government and implemented by UNFPA, the project aims to improve maternal and child health services and adaptability in Nepal, making the facility better equipped to withstand climate-related shocks.

  • The Bhur health post was upgraded and equipped with necessary medical equipment under the 'Improving Maternal and Child Health Services and Adaptability in Nepal' project.
  • UNFPA stated that the health post has been enhanced to provide excellent climate-resilient primary health services by improving health worker capacity.
  • Bheri Municipality Mayor Chandra Prakash Gharti committed to mandatorily including climate adaptation in all municipal development plans.
  • Deputy Chief of Mission at the Japanese Embassy in Nepal, Shinto Yasuharu, pledged Japan's continued support for protecting vulnerable communities.
  • The refurbished health post is one of 10 model facilities being strengthened under the project to withstand climate-related disasters.

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