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.
Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a stern warning to ambulance operators and drivers, cautioning them against diverting patients to private or costly hospitals for financial gain in violation of government regulations.
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.
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 claims 31 lives this year, highest toll in a decade The death toll from Japanese encephalitis (JE) across the country has climbed to 31 this year, the highest annual figure in the past decade, according to the Department of Health Services.
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.
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
