The province of Koshi and Madhesh in southern Nepal faces complex health and social challenges. Many people suffer from NTDs such as leprosy, elephantiasis or worm diseases - often without access to treatment. In addition to the physical burden, those affected often experience stigmatization and social exclusion. People with disabilities - often caused by untreated NTDs - are particularly affected. To make matters worse, the province has a high maternal and neonatal mortality rate - mainly because births often take place at home without professional assistance and many pregnant women are affected by worm infections.

FAIRMED is improving healthcare for around 116,000 people in 50 communities in the districts of Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, and Saptari. The project builds on the positive experiences FAIRMED has already gained in this region in a previous project. What has worked well there is now being used to expand the project to neighboring regions. The focus is on women, pregnant women, children, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and those affected by NTDs.

Our commitment extends to remote areas, where we set up birthing centers, provide medical facilities with the necessary equipment and strengthen the expertise of healthcare staff. At the same time, we inform the population about early detection and prevention of diseases - for example through maternity and self-help groups - so that they can actively contribute to their own health.

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