Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending, stronger system Stressing that healthy people are the foundation of economic growth and essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the finance and health ministers today called for smarter allocation and stronger systems to ensure better value for every rupee spent in the health sector.
Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
World AIDS Day being marked today The world, including Nepal, is observing World AIDS Day today under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” a call for stronger political leadership, international cooperation and human-rights-based approaches to eliminate AIDS by 2030.
Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment New data released by the National AIDS and STD Control Centre on the eve of World AIDS Day shows that only 77 percent of Nepal’s estimated People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.
Cholera vaccination coverage reaches 90 per cent in Bara and Parsa Around 90 per cent of the population in Bara and Parsa districts has received anti-cholera vaccination, marking the highest coverage achieved in the immunization campaign, according to the Department of Health Services.
Health Ministry reassigns key division chiefs The Ministry of Health and Population has reassigned the responsibilities of several divisional heads in a bid to improve efficiency and coordination within the ministry.
Health Ministry urges hospitals to match pay, benefits with govt standards The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all health institutions to align salaries, services, and facilities for health workers with government standards.
Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office.
Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year.
Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, warning that the risk will remain high through November.
Three die of Japanese encephalitis in Nawalparasi, nine dengue cases reported Three men have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nawalparasi district over the past six weeks, while nine dengue cases have also been confirmed.
Source of cholera outbreak yet to be identified Health Minister Pradip Paudel expressed concern that while the recent cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City appears to be under control, the source of the outbreak has yet to be identified.
Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended Cholera, which first broke out in Birgunj, has now spread to the community level, with 79 confirmed cases reported as of Monday morning, according to the Health Office Parsa.
Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra Lama gen secy Nepal’s only alpine club, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has elected tourism entrepreneur Phurba Gyalje Sherpa as its new President, with his panel winning the majority of key posts in the election.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
Sports History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins To get that coveted No. 25, he'll have to beat the other: Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz.
World Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial.
Kathmandu NC President Thapa calls for party unity “There are no factions in the Nepali Congress. We must move forward in unity,” Thapa said.
World Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others,
Kathmandu Home Ministry shares model of inclusive electoral management The Ministry has already issued directives to all District Administration Offices to implement the model.
Nepal Unidentified assailant shoots man dead in Siraha Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or established a motive behind the killing.
Nepal What is causing defoliation in Shorea robusta in Nepal's Dailekh district? Local accounts from Kimugaun Community Forest indicate that a similar outbreak occurred approximately three years ago but subsided naturally following timely winter rainfall.
Sports Alcaraz fends off Zverev and cramps in an epic five-set semifinal to reach the Australian Open final At 22, he’s aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
Nepal President Paudel to pay official visit to Japan from Feb 1–4 President Ramchandra Paudel will pay an official visit to Japan from February 1 to 4, 2026, at the invitation of the Government of Japan, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.
Nepal Over 400,000 in Sarlahi to receive elephantiasis prevention drugs More than 400,000 people in Sarlahi district will be administered preventive medication against elephantiasis following a rise in lymphatic filariasis infections in the area.
Nepal 40 injured in bus accident on Narayangadh–Muglin road At least 40 people were injured when a bus overturned on the Narayangadh–Muglin road section on Friday morning.
