Minister leads rescue of children in non-profit shelter
Summary
Minister Sita Badi led the rescue of 20 infants from a deteriorating care home operated by Nepal Children’s Organisation in Kathmandu and personally breastfed a rescued 17-day-old child to calm him.
Key Points
- Minister Sita Badi led the evacuation of 20 infants from Nepal Children’s Organisation shelter due to poor living conditions.
- The rescue was prompted by social media concerns and involved multiple government and municipal agencies.
- Medical teams found many children suffering from infections and poor health after which temporary care arrangements were made.
- The Ministry is working on long-term solutions including new infrastructure and child welfare funding mechanisms.
