Nepal Demographic Health Survey faces funding crisis
Summary
Nepal's planned Demographic and Health Survey for 2026 faces uncertainty due to lack of funding, threatening critical data collection used for national health policies and SDG tracking.
Key Points
- Nepal's 2026 Demographic and Health Survey is at risk of cancellation due to lack of funding.
- USAID's withdrawal of financial support in January led to the suspension of multiple health surveys including the Nepal Micronutrient Survey.
- The Demographic and Health Survey provides essential data on maternal and child health, nutrition, and other health indicators crucial for policy making.
- Without international funding and technical assistance, Nepal cannot carry out important health data collection necessary for assessing progress and reporting to the global community.
