Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise 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. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures. Health 1d ago
World AIDS Day being marked today 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. 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. Health 01 Dec, 2025
Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment 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. 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. Health 30 Nov, 2025
Cholera vaccination coverage reaches 90 per cent in Bara and Parsa 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. 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 23 Nov, 2025
Vitamin 'A', Deworming drive continues nationwide today 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. 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 07 Nov, 2025
Health Ministry reassigns key division chiefs 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. 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 05 Nov, 2025
Health Ministry urges hospitals to match pay, benefits with govt standards 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. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all health institutions to align salaries, services, and facilities for health workers with government standards. Health 13 Oct, 2025
Japanese encephalitis claims 31 lives this year, highest toll in a decade 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. 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. Health 10 Oct, 2025
Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan 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. The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office. Health 08 Oct, 2025
Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July 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. The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 Health 18 Sep, 2025
Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 15 Sep, 2025
Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection 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. 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. Health 15 Sep, 2025
Three die of Japanese encephalitis in Nawalparasi, nine dengue cases reported 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. Three men have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nawalparasi district over the past six weeks, while nine dengue cases have also been confirmed. Health 08 Sep, 2025
Source of cholera outbreak yet to be identified 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. 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. Health 26 Aug, 2025
Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended 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. 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. Health 25 Aug, 2025
Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra Lama gen secy Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra... 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. 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. Health 23 Aug, 2025
One dies from Japanese Encephalitis in Rautahat One dies from Japanese Encephalitis in Rautahat A 65-year-old man from Gajara Municipality, Rautahat, has died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), marking the district’s first reported fatality of the season. A 65-year-old man from Gajara Municipality, Rautahat, has died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), marking the district’s first reported fatality of the season. Health 18 Aug, 2025
Govt unveils fresh provisions to promote uniformity in infertility treatment Govt unveils fresh provisions to promote uniformity in infertility treatment The Ministry of Health and Population has endorsed the Standard for the Operations of Infertility Management Services (IVF), 2082 BS. It was decided and endorsed by a recent ministerial-level meeting. The Ministry of Health and Population has endorsed the Standard for the Operations of Infertility Management Services (IVF), 2082 BS. It was decided and endorsed by a recent ministerial-level meeting. Health 17 Aug, 2025
Kathmandu Deuba and Oli hold first meeting since Gen Z protests According to Deuba’s secretariat, the former prime ministers discussed contemporary political developments during the meeting.
World China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening.
Sports Shai Hope and Justin Greaves defy a depleted New Zealand team on the 4th day of the 1st test At stumps, Hope was 116 not out, Greaves was 55 not out and the West Indies were 212-4, trailing New Zealand by 319 runs.
World Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday.
Sports Lumbini Lions seal playoff berth with four-wicket win over Janakpur Bolts Lumbini Lions defeated the Janakpur Bolts by four wickets to secure a place in the playoffs of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025.
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
