Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans.
'Collective effort must to ensure mental health-friendly environment' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. Extremely low government investment in mental health has been the bugbear of the country, the fact notwithstanding that mental health awareness has gained significant traction in the country in recent times.
Winter brings sharp rise in respiratory infections As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and flu-like infections to more serious conditions such as pneumonia and acute respiratory infections.
Seasonal flu cases rise across Koshi Province as temperatures drop The number of people suffering from seasonal influenza and cold-related illnesses has increased across districts of Koshi Province, doctors said, attributing the rise to falling temperatures.
Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early When unusual illnesses strike a village, it's often teachers who notice students falling sick in clusters. When livestock die unexpectedly, community health volunteers hear about it first.
Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation A multi-specialty children’s hospital led by senior cardiologist Dr Bhagwan Koirala has officially come into operation in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward strengthening paediatric healthcare services in Nepal.
Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.
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.
Vitamin 'A', Deworming drive continues nationwide today The Department of Health Services’ Nutrition Branch has announced that the nationwide distribution of vitamin ‘A’ capsules and deworming tablets for children will continue today under the National Vitamin A Programme.
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.
Sports Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after Man City's Champions League loss to Real Madrid Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again.
Sports Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Entertainment In 'Marc by Sofia,' a portrait of a fashion luminary: 'There was no off limits' Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea.
World Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port.
World Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities.
Nepal PM Karki expresses gratitude to NCP for election support PM Karki also congratulated members of the delegation who were elected in the polls.
Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour.
Nepal Narrow escape as six injured in Khotang helicopter crash Ward Chair Rai stated that the relatives on board the helicopter are safe.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly.
Nepal Update: Air Dynasty helicopter crash in Khotang; Pilot identified, injured airlifted to Kathmandu An Air Dynasty Heli Services helicopter that crash-landed in Belabeshi, Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality–2 of Khotang on Wednesday was piloted by Captain Sabin Thapa (34), the company said in its latest update.
Nepal Air Dynasty helicopter crashes in Khotang, one injured A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty Heli Services crashed in Belabeshi, Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality–2 of Khotang on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person injured.
Kathmandu PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja.
