MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house pharmacies MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house... The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Health 02 Jun, 2025
Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday... A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Health 16 May, 2025
New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in Asia Pacific New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and... A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. Health 29 Apr, 2025
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Health 28 Apr, 2025
Govt to introduce unique health ID Govt to introduce unique health ID The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. Health 17 Apr, 2025
3rd International Implantology Congress held 3rd International Implantology Congress held KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant Dentistry (NSID) began here today with the theme 'Biology at the... KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant... Health 06 Apr, 2025
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Health 27 Mar, 2025
Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. Health 25 Mar, 2025
World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Health 24 Mar, 2025
Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population. The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population. Health 06 Mar, 2025
Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister Paudel Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister... Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance. Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance. Health 02 Mar, 2025
As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide? As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide? The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas. The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas. Health 27 Feb, 2025
Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer. Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer. Health 31 Dec, 2024
Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of 'Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI)'. Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of 'Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI)'. Health 19 Dec, 2024
Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family. Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family. Health 24 Nov, 2024
Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR. In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR. Health 19 Nov, 2024
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. Health 17 Nov, 2024
Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. Health 07 Nov, 2024
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
