Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation 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. 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. Health 30 Dec, 2025
Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of patients, health officials warn Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of patients, health officials warn Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 71 percent of patients in Nepal, health officials said on Friday, underscoring a growing public health crisis driven by poor lifestyle choices, environmental pollution and weak preventive systems. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 71 percent of patients in Nepal, health officials said on Friday, underscoring a growing public health crisis driven by poor lifestyle choices, environmental pollution and weak preventive systems. Health 28 Dec, 2025
Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha 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. 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 26 Dec, 2025
Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit 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. 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. Health 25 Dec, 2025
Kathmandu Declaration calls for stronger health financing, evidence-based policy to advance UHC Kathmandu Declaration calls for stronger health financing, evidence-based policy to... Issuing a joint declaration, participants of a conference on health economics called for stronger investment in health, better use of evidence in policymaking, and improved financial protection for households. Issuing a joint declaration, participants of a conference on health economics called for stronger investment in health, better use of evidence in policymaking, and improved financial protection for households. Health 14 Dec, 2025
Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending, stronger system Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending,... 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. 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 12 Dec, 2025
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 04 Dec, 2025
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
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.
