WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund

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Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. The country has been demonstrating great leadership in building capabilities and responding to emergencies, with many lessons for the Region and the world to emulate,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, in a letter to Mr Pradip Paudel, the Minister of Health and Population, Nepal.Nepal’s contribution is a testament to its support, ownership, and commitment to SEARHEF, which is transparently managed by WHO for Member countries of the Region. Established in 2007 as part of lessons learnt after the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit multiple countries in the Region, SEARHEF was set up with the aim to fund immediate health sector response during health emergency, which is critical to save lives. Till date, the SEARHEF has supported 49 emergencies across 10 countries with disbursements over USD 8 million. The scope of SEARHEF was expanded in 2016 to include emergency preparedness, with three countries using this funding mechanism to strengthen their Health Emergency Operations Centres and Rapid Response Teams.Prone to natural disasters, Nepal has utilized SEARHEF for responding to Koshi floods in 2008, massive earthquake in 2015, and the recent earthquake in Jajarkot in 2023. The funds were used for coordinating health response to provide life-saving services and minimize disabilities through deployment of medical teams; prevent and respond to impending outbreaks; and support continuity of essential health services through establishment of temporary healthcare facilities. Recognising the critical role played by SEARHEF in public health response in the Region, at the annual governing body meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region in October 2024, Member countries agreed to increase the corpus of the fund from USD one million to USD 3 million.Nepal is the fourth country, after Thailand, India and Timor-Leste, to contribute to the enhanced corpus of SEARHEF. The Regional Director said WHO stands committed to support Member countries build resilient heath systems that are well prepared for responding to public health emergencies of any magnitude. " /><meta property="og:image" content="https://www.who.int/images/default-source/searo---images/feature-story/nepal-earthquake-2015.tmb-1200v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=42993b61_1" /><style type="text/css" media="all">.embed-responsive { position: relative; display: block; height: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; } .embed-responsive .embed-responsive-item, .embed-responsive iframe, .embed-responsive embed, .embed-responsive object, .embed-responsive video { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } .embed-responsive-21by9 { padding-bottom: 42.85714%; } .embed-responsive-16by9 { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } .embed-responsive-4by3 { padding-bottom: 75%; } .embed-responsive-1by1 { padding-bottom: 100%; }</style><style type="text/css" media="all">/*ipad portrait*/ @media all and (min-device-width: 768px) and (max-device-width: 1015px) and (orientation:portrait) { #donate-div-mob { display: block !important; padding-left: 45% !important; margin: 3px 0px; } } /*ipad Pro portrait*/ @media all and (min-device-width: 1024px) and (max-device-width: 1100px) and (orientation:portrait) { #donate-div { padding-left: 82% !important; } } /*New set 1*/ @media only screen and (min-width: 1200px) { #donate-div { display: inline-block !important; right: 50px !important; padding: 0 !important; } } @media (min-width: 1715px) and (max-width: 2560px) { #donate-div { display: inline-block !important; right: 198px !important; padding: 0 !important; } } /*iPad Pro*/ @media (min-device-width: 1024px) and (max-device-width: 1100px) and (orientation: portrait) { #donate-div { display: inline-block !important; right: 60px !important; padding: 0 !important; } } /*Mobile landscape*/ @media only screen and (min-device-width: 480px) and (max-device-width: 640px) and (orientation: landscape) { #donate-div-mob { display: block !important; padding-left: 45% !important; margin: 3px 0px; } }</style><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /><link rel="canonical" href="https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/10-02-2025-who-thanks-nepal-for-its-contribution-to-south-east-asia-regional-health-emergency-fund" /><meta name="description" content="The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, approximately USD 11 000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies. “WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to SEARHEF. Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. The country has been demonstrating great leadership in building capabilities and responding to emergencies, with many lessons for the Region and the world to emulate,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, in a letter to Mr Pradip Paudel, the Minister of Health and Population, Nepal.Nepal’s contribution is a testament to its support, ownership, and commitment to SEARHEF, which is transparently managed by WHO for Member countries of the Region. Established in 2007 as part of lessons learnt after the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit multiple countries in the Region, SEARHEF was set up with the aim to fund immediate health sector response during health emergency, which is critical to save lives. Till date, the SEARHEF has supported 49 emergencies across 10 countries with disbursements over USD 8 million. The scope of SEARHEF was expanded in 2016 to include emergency preparedness, with three countries using this funding mechanism to strengthen their Health Emergency Operations Centres and Rapid Response Teams.Prone to natural disasters, Nepal has utilized SEARHEF for responding to Koshi floods in 2008, massive earthquake in 2015, and the recent earthquake in Jajarkot in 2023. The funds were used for coordinating health response to provide life-saving services and minimize disabilities through deployment of medical teams; prevent and respond to impending outbreaks; and support continuity of essential health services through establishment of temporary healthcare facilities. Recognising the critical role played by SEARHEF in public health response in the Region, at the annual governing body meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region in October 2024, Member countries agreed to increase the corpus of the fund from USD one million to USD 3 million.Nepal is the fourth country, after Thailand, India and Timor-Leste, to contribute to the enhanced corpus of SEARHEF. The Regional Director said WHO stands committed to support Member countries build resilient heath systems that are well prepared for responding to public health emergencies of any magnitude. 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Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. The country has been demonstrating great leadership in building capabilities and responding to emergencies, with many lessons for the Region and the world to emulate,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, in a letter to Mr Pradip Paudel, the Minister of Health and Population, Nepal.</p><p>Nepal’s contribution is a testament to its support, ownership, and commitment to SEARHEF, which is transparently managed by WHO for Member countries of the Region. </p><p>Established in 2007 as part of lessons learnt after the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit multiple countries in the Region, SEARHEF was set up with the aim to fund immediate health sector response during health emergency, which is critical to save lives. </p><p>Till date, the SEARHEF has supported 49 emergencies across 10 countries with disbursements over USD 8 million. </p><p>The scope of SEARHEF was expanded in 2016 to include emergency preparedness, with three countries using this funding mechanism to strengthen their Health Emergency Operations Centres and Rapid Response Teams.</p><p>Prone to natural disasters, Nepal has utilized SEARHEF for responding to Koshi floods in 2008, massive earthquake in 2015, and the recent earthquake in Jajarkot in 2023. The funds were used for coordinating health response to provide life-saving services and minimize disabilities through deployment of medical teams; prevent and respond to impending outbreaks; and support continuity of essential health services through establishment of temporary healthcare facilities. </p><p>Recognising the critical role played by SEARHEF in public health response in the Region, at the annual governing body meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region in October 2024, Member countries agreed to increase the corpus of the fund from USD one million to USD 3 million.</p><p>Nepal is the fourth country, after Thailand, India and Timor-Leste, to contribute to the enhanced corpus of SEARHEF. </p><p>The Regional Director said WHO stands committed to support Member countries build resilient heath systems that are well prepared for responding to public health emergencies of any magnitude. <span style=\"background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;\"></span></p>","datePublished":"2025-02-10T03:39:34.0000000+00:00","image":"https://www.who.int/images/default-source/searo---images/feature-story/nepal-earthquake-2015.jpg?sfvrsn=42993b61_2","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"World Health Organization: WHO","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.who.int/Images/SchemaOrg/schemaOrgLogo.jpg","width":250,"height":60}},"dateModified":"2025-02-10T03:39:34.0000000+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":"https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/10-02-2025-who-thanks-nepal-for-its-contribution-to-south-east-asia-regional-health-emergency-fund","@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle"}; </script> </div> <div id="PageContent_T0643CD2A004_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-4 col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Toolbox"> <div class="social-share--add-this share"> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"> </div> </div>  <div class="language-selector language-selector-page"> <div class="sf-lang-selector list-inline"> <span></span> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="row sf-detail-content" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_T0643CD2A003_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-8" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Body"> <article class="sf-detail-body-wrapper" > <div ><p>The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, approximately USD 11 000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies. </p><p>“WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to SEARHEF. Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. 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The funds were used for coordinating health response to provide life-saving services and minimize disabilities through deployment of medical teams; prevent and respond to impending outbreaks; and support continuity of essential health services through establishment of temporary healthcare facilities. </p><p>Recognising the critical role played by SEARHEF in public health response in the Region, at the annual governing body meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region in October 2024, Member countries agreed to increase the corpus of the fund from USD one million to USD 3 million.</p><p>Nepal is the fourth country, after Thailand, India and Timor-Leste, to contribute to the enhanced corpus of SEARHEF. </p><p>The Regional Director said WHO stands committed to support Member countries build resilient heath systems that are well prepared for responding to public health emergencies of any magnitude. <span 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