Nepal awarded for accomplishment in sustaining MNT elimination
Summary
Nepal has been recognised by the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee for sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for a decade. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus handed the certificate to Nepal’s delegation at a meeting in Dili, Timor-Leste.
Key Points
- Nepal received recognition for sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) for ten years.
- The award was presented during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Dili, Timor-Leste.
- A Nepali delegation led by Additional Secretary Dr. Sangita Kaushal Mishra attended the meeting and received the certificate from WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- The Ministry of Health and Population said Nepal contributed significantly to regional progress in eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus.
