Panasonic, UNFPA partner to bolster climate-resilient maternal healthcare in Nepal
Summary
UNFPA and Panasonic have partnered to donate 198 solar lanterns to health facilities and female community health volunteers in Nepal's Jajarkot and Rautahat districts to support climate-resilient maternal and newborn healthcare during power outages and emergencies.
Key Points
- UNFPA and Panasonic partnered to donate 198 solar lanterns to health facilities and female community health volunteers in Jajarkot and Rautahat districts of Nepal.
- The project aims to ensure uninterrupted maternal and newborn health services during power outages and climate-related emergencies.
- This initiative complements a Government of Japan-funded project to improve maternal and child healthcare services and adaptive capacity in Nepal.
- The support is expected to benefit an estimated 47,898 women and newborns annually by enabling safe deliveries, emergency care, night-time referrals, and home visits.
