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
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
Nepal Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million people The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters.
Opinion Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step.
Lifestyle First International Day of Women in Industry marked with focus on honey sector Nepal marked the first International Day of Women in Industry with a special focus on women’s leadership in the country’s honey sector.
World Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.
Kathmandu Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Opinion Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Nepal One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
