Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through Saturday-Sunday holidays The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals to ensure uninterrupted patient care and round-the-clock emergency services through the newly introduced two-day weekend holiday, while keeping patient welfare and staff morale in mind.
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis Mental health crises are complex, experts say, and it is critical to understand cultural stigmas and other barriers that might be at play in starting a conversation.
Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says NMA The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has raised serious objections to a Ministry of Health and Population directive requiring hospitals to maintain OPD services on Sundays
Hospitals told to ensure uninterrupted services amid two-day weekend The government has directed all health institutions to make alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted and effective service delivery following the implementation of a two-day weekend.
Health insurance scheme faces Rs 25.26bn deficit despite rapid growth Nepal's national health insurance programme has grown 178-fold in eight years, enrolling nearly 9.8 million people across all 77 districts since its launch in 2072 BS — but only 60% of those are currently active members, and the Health Insurance Board is now confronting a projected funding shortfall of Rs 25.26 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.
Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled Bird flu has been reported at 23 locations across the country in the month of Chaitra alone, marking the first outbreak this year, officials said.
Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu The Portugal government has announced plans to establish a consular office in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and improve service access for Nepali nationals.
Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.
Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.
HPTRI evaluation report highlights gains in hygiene, immunization coverage The government on Wednesday unveiled the federal-level evaluation report of the Hygiene Promotion through Routine Immunization (HPTRI) programme, showing significant improvements in hygiene practices and immunization coverage across the country.
Experts call for 'One Health' approach to address health challenges As Nepal is undergoing a major shift in public health, experts have called for adopting a ‘One Health’ approach as an integrated strategy linking human, animal, and environmental health to tackle the country’s evolving public health challenges.
Bird flu detected in five poultry farms in Morang Bird flu has been detected in five poultry farms in Morang district, raising concerns over its spread in commercial poultry.
World TB Day being observed with renewed push to end disease World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is being observed in Nepal and across the globe today with awareness programmes and renewed commitments to eliminate the disease.
Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Bajura have improved significantly in recent years, with better infrastructure, equipment management, and availability of health workers making medical care more accessible for local residents.
Opinion Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step.
Lifestyle First International Day of Women in Industry marked with focus on honey sector Nepal marked the first International Day of Women in Industry with a special focus on women’s leadership in the country’s honey sector.
World Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.
Kathmandu Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Opinion Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Nepal One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Business Bullion prices decline notably on Friday The price of gold declined by Rs 4,000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Kathmandu Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality' National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”
Business Banking bodies urge no custody for Mega Bank CEO during probe Four banking and financial sector associations have urged authorities not to keep the chief executive officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, Jyoti Prakash Pandey, in custody while an investigation against him is underway.
Nepal Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions
