Maternal mental health screening at Thapathali hospital remains stalled for six months

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Mental health screenings for maternal women at Thapathali hospital in Nepal have been stalled for six months. Maternal mental health issues during and after pregnancy contribute to six percent of maternal deaths, ranking as the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Nepal.

Mental health problems during pregnancy and after child birth are responsible for six percent of maternal deaths in Nepal and rank as the second leading cause, according to a National Statistics Office report.