Battles to come

Battles to come

The number of coronavirus positive cases continues to rise in Nepal – with sixteen cases confirmed so far [one of whom has recovered]. Contact tracing of these new cases has begun. As the country remains under lockdown, the Government of Nepal continues to strengthen...
Testing Times

Testing Times

Nepal is in lockdown until at least 27 April. Apart from travel for essential purposes, people are required to remain in their homes. A total ban on incoming international flights is also in place. There are now nine confirmed cases of coronavirus across the country,...
Prayers with Nepal – coronavirus

Prayers with Nepal – coronavirus

We pray with Nepal [and for all nations] as we face this shared threat: Dear Father in Heaven, We are unsettled by this outbreak causing so much sickness and suffering, but we know that your promises are sure. Grant protection to all those who are serving at the...
Responding to Coronavirus

Responding to Coronavirus

INF has always cared for the poorest and most vulnerable people in Nepal. Whether it is treating those with illness or disability through our hospitals and community-based work, or working to support and empower women and men to make a change in their communities, we...
Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future

In Nepal, especially in rural and remote areas, women and their newborns struggle to access health care due to poverty, long distances to health facilities, or because high quality health services simply are not available. Female Community Health Volunteers [FCHVs]...