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Nepal health department defends anti-rabies vaccine quality

The Department of Health Services has rejected reports questioning the quality and procurement of the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) being used in Nepal, saying the vaccine was purchased through a prescribed international bidding process and meets the required quality standards.

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Five of nine Japanese encephalitis patients die in Jhapa in four months

Five of the nine people confirmed to have Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Jhapa over the past four months have died, raising concern as health officials urge residents to take precautions against the mosquito-borne disease.

13 Aug, 2026

Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, does the laundry outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Photo: AP

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed.

04 Aug, 2026

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Health economics for policy fellowship to strengthen evidence-informed decisions

A health economics for policy fellowship aimed at strengthening health authorities’ capacity to translate evidence into policy-relevant communication began in Dhulikhel today.

26 Jul, 2026

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The silent epidemic in our hills: A mobile blueprint for rural bone health

In the high altitude villages of Karnali province a simple stumble can rewrite a family history.

20 Jul, 2026

Round Table Nepal Opens Rs18.3 million residential facility for visually impaired children

20 Jul, 2026

Panasonic, UNFPA partner to bolster climate-resilient maternal healthcare in Nepal

16 Jul, 2026

Koshi Province sees fewer dengue infections this year

15 Jul, 2026

In Tikapur, mothers and volunteers take on a quiet crisis: 347 children found malnourished

25 Jun, 2026

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Nepal, UN launch three-year programme to expand mental health services

The Government of Nepal and the United Nations on Wednesday launched a three-year joint programme to strengthen the country's mental health system and expand access to mental health and psychosocial support services, particularly for women, children, adolescents and other vulnerable communities.

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Kanchanpur reports highest dengue cases in province

Kanchanpur has recorded the highest number of dengue infections in Sudurpaschim Province this fiscal year, with 28 confirmed cases in the past six months. Across the province, 70 infections have been reported, according to the District Health Office.

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Nagarik App adds real-time blood info portal

Users can now view details of blood availability across Nepal through the Nagarik app.

File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Bird flu curbed in seven districts, Kathmandu Valley remains on alert

The Department of Livestock Services said avian influenza has been contained in seven districts, while surveillance and control measures have been stepped up in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok, where infections persist.

File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m

The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers hit by Nepal's expanding bird flu outbreak, as authorities warned of strict legal action against anyone selling infected poultry and urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of human transmission.

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Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

Members of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, cull fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Kavre culls over 40,000 poultry as bird flu spreads; authorities tighten surveillance

Bird flu continues to spread in and around the Kathmandu Valley, with more than 40,000 ducks and layer chickens culled in Kavrepalanchok as authorities intensify containment efforts against the highly contagious disease.

A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Authorities ramp up bird flu surveillance across valley

The Department of Livestock Services has intensified surveillance and deployed technical teams across the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts as it races to contain the spread of bird flu, which has now affected nearly 100 poultry farms in 11 districts.

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Teku Hospital has 40-day rabies vaccine reserve, ministry says

The Ministry of Health and Population has assured the public that Nepal has sufficient stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and that additional supplies are expected in the coming days.

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Health Ministry denies rabies vaccine shortage

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has clarified that there is no shortage of rabies vaccines in the country, despite concerns over limited stock.

File - A worker fumigates a resident area to prevent the spread of the dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases in Kathmandu, Nepal September 06, 2019. Photo: Reuters

Dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar cases persist as monsoon sets in

With the monsoon beginning to advance across Nepal, the latest weekly disease surveillance data shows dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar continuing to be reported across multiple provinces, while influenza cases have remained steady in recent weeks, according to the Epidemiological Week 25 Surveillance Bulletin issued by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health Services.

Yoga enthusiasts take part in a mass yoga session at Lumbini Gate in Bhairahawa on Sunday, organised by Siddharthanagar Municipality and The Art of Living Ashram to observe the 12th International Day of Yoga. Photo: Manoj Kshetri/RSS

International Yoga Day observed with focus on healthy ageing

Nepal joined the global community in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

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No blood bank, no donor - so Bajura doctor gave his own blood before performing the surgery

When a 31-year-old woman from Triveni Municipality-9 arrived at Bajura District Hospital bleeding heavily and in urgent need of blood, her family searched, and found nothing. No blood bank. No available donor. No reserve to draw from.

File - Most of the children in Muktikot village of Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality-1 in Bajura district are grappling with malnutrition and subsequent pre-mature deaths. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Over 18,000 children found suffering from severe acute malnutrition

More than 18,000 children across the country have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), according to findings from a nationwide nutrition assessment campaign conducted by the government.

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Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity

The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users.

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Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family

The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident.

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Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action

Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people.

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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).

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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

File -A vendor waits for customers to sell vegetables at Kalimati fruit and vegetable market in Kathmandu on Sunday. Photo: Skanda Gautam

From rice to apples, Rs 24b of farm goods enter via Kakarbhitta

Rice, pulses, tomatoes, apples and watermelons were among the agricultural products that helped push Nepal’s imports through the Kakarbhitta border to Rs 24.26 billion last fiscal year.

Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.

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Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths.

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KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh

The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation.

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Royal Enfield launches Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in Nepal

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in Nepal, a special edition motorcycle inspired by the heritage and traditions of the Gorkha community.

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Sierra.ev set for Nepal debut at NADA Auto Show

The Sierra.ev electric vehicle has officially arrived in Nepal and is set to make its debut at the NADA Auto Show 2026 in Kathmandu.

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Gold price rises Rs 2,800 per tola

The price of fine gold increased by Rs 2,800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

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