NewzA woman gave birth on a pavement outside a government hospital in Saptari, Nepal, after her husband was unable to pay Rs3,200 for required medical tests. The incident occurred despite the government's policy of providing free maternity care to citizens.
The event has prompted scrutiny regarding the practical implementation of Nepal’s healthcare policies. It highlights a significant disparity between the official mandate for free maternal services and the actual access to emergency care for impoverished families, raising questions about systemic barriers within the public health infrastructure.
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