Nepal, June 7 -- A study conducted in Upper Mustang has highlighted significant healthcare, nutrition, and emotional well-being challenges facing senior citizens in the remote Himalayan region.

The study identified loneliness as a major concern, with many senior citizens living without their children despite receiving financial support through remittances.

Researchers also reported gaps in access to healthcare services and called for stronger community-based elderly care programs, including expanding the role of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in remote areas.

The organizations urged policymakers to prioritize elderly healthcare and incorporate mental and emotional well-being into national health policies.

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