Air rescue becomes lifeline for pregnancy emergencies in remote Kavre villages
Summary
Air rescue operations have become a crucial lifeline for pregnancy emergencies in remote Kavre villages, saving mothers and newborns amid difficult terrain and monsoon challenges.
Key Points
- Several pregnant women and new mothers in remote Kavrepalanchok villages were airlifted to Kathmandu hospitals due to complications during labour or post-delivery.
- The air rescue is part of the government’s President Women’s Upliftment Programme to save high-risk mothers in remote Himalayan and hill areas.
- Mahabharat Rural Municipality's steep terrain and monsoon-related road blockages make helicopter rescue vital for emergency pregnancy care.
- Despite national maternal mortality improvements, remote areas still face stark challenges due to poor infrastructure and transportation delays.
