Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area. Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area. Health 15 Mar, 2026
Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure 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. 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. Health 15 Mar, 2026
4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan 4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG Health 14 Mar, 2026
Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district. Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district. Health 10 Mar, 2026
Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5. The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5. Health 03 Mar, 2026
WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap. The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap. Health 19 Feb, 2026
Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life. Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life. Health 17 Feb, 2026
Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses. Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses. Health 16 Feb, 2026
Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali. Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali. Health 08 Feb, 2026
Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer. The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer. Health 08 Feb, 2026
HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors. The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors. Health 06 Feb, 2026
HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer. The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer. Health 04 Feb, 2026
Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000. The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000. Health 03 Feb, 2026
No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday. Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday. Health 03 Feb, 2026
Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans. The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans. Health 22 Jan, 2026
'Collective effort must to ensure mental health-friendly environment' '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. 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. Health 20 Jan, 2026
Winter brings sharp rise in respiratory infections 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. 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. Health 06 Jan, 2026
Seasonal flu cases rise across Koshi Province as temperatures drop 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. 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. Health 05 Jan, 2026
Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early 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. 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. Health 04 Jan, 2026
DDA recalls Levoflox-500 tablets over quality concerns DDA recalls Levoflox-500 tablets over quality concerns The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has ordered the recall of a batch of the antibiotic Levoflox-500 tablets after laboratory tests found the drug failed to meet quality standards. The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has ordered the recall of a batch of the antibiotic Levoflox-500 tablets after laboratory tests found the drug failed to meet quality standards. Health 02 Jan, 2026
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.
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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.
