Kathmandu: The Government of Japan, the Government of Nepal, and UNFPA jointly unveiled the refurbished Bhur Health Post in Bheri Municipality, Jajarkot District, on May 28. This was done under the Project “Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal” (IMPACT), funded by the Government of Japan across Jajarkot and Rautahat districts marking a major step in strengthening maternal and newborn health services in Nepal’s most vulnerable communities.
The Embassy of Japan stated that the refurbishment of Bhur Health Post represents a model for climate-resilient primary healthcare and is one of the 10 model health facilities being strengthened under the project to better withstand climate-related shocks and disasters while continuing to provide essential maternal and newborn health services.
During the event, essential medical equipment was formally handed over to the facility, and certificates were presented to four additional health facilities that have benefited from the programme: Dhime Health Post, Sakla Health Post, Limsa Basic Hospital, and Bhagawati Health Post.
On the occasion, Yasuharu Shinto, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s efforts to protect its most vulnerable communities and expressed confidence that the lessons and models emerging from the project would have lasting impact beyond the project districts. He also noted that the completion of the project adds to the celebrations marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between Japan and Nepal and will further strengthen the relationship between Japan and Nepal as well as friendship between peoples of the two countries.
