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Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is a neonatal resuscitation training program designed to reduce neonatal mortality due to birth asphyxia in low-resource settings. Methods: A comprehensive literature search identified studies on neonatal mortality and interventions, particularly HBB, which were analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach. This review examines disparities in neonatal health outcomes, regional differences, and barriers to healthcare access. Findings: This review identifies key themes related to healthcare disparities, neonatal mortality, and birth outcomes in Nepal\u2019s remote regions. Geographical isolation, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and cultural barriers contribute to persistently high neonatal mortality, particularly in mountainous areas such as Jumla and Dolpa, where rates exceed 60 per 1000 live births. HBB has shown a significant impact, reducing neonatal mortality by up to 60% when effectively implemented. However, infrastructural gaps, lack of emergency transport, and the uneven distribution of skilled birth attendants (SBAs) remain critical challenges. Addressing these disparities requires expanded training, increased availability of neonatal resuscitation equipment, and culturally sensitive healthcare strategies.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/pediatric17020048","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,17]],"date-time":"2025-04-17T06:53:46Z","timestamp":1744872826000},"page":"48","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Reducing Neonatal Mortality in Nepal\u2019s Remote Regions: A Narrative Review of Challenges, Disparities, and the Role of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB)"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"17","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8801-0040","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Victoria Jane","family":"Kain","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brisbane South Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2652-4377","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ranjan","family":"Dhungana","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Safa Sunaulo Nepal, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7424-5049","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Animesh","family":"Dhungana","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Choice Humanitarian, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal"},{"name":"Choice Humanitarian and Latter-Day Saint Charities\u2019 (LDSC), Kathmandu 44600, Nepal"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,17]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Bhattarai, K., and Conway, D. 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