Hantavirus risk to Nepal remains very low, says EDCD

Hantavirus risk to Nepal remains very low, says EDCD

Health authorities have assessed the risk of hantavirus infection in the country as very low, even as a cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship has claimed three lives and infected at least 11 people globally, prompting the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) to place international entry points on alert.

Health authorities have assessed the risk of hantavirus infection in the country as very low, even as a cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship has claimed three lives and infected at least 11 people globally, prompting the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) to place international entry points on alert.

Health 13 May, 2026

Shortage of blood donors leaves Bajura without functional blood bank

Shortage of blood donors leaves Bajura without functional blood bank

A severe shortage of blood donors has left Bajura district struggling to provide timely medical services, with the absence of a functional blood bank forcing patients’ families to search for blood in emergencies.

A severe shortage of blood donors has left Bajura district struggling to provide timely medical services, with the absence of a functional blood bank forcing patients’ families to search for blood in emergencies.

Health 11 May, 2026

Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors

Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors

The Nepal Red Cross Society has reported a growing demand for blood in Jhapa, alongside the detection of HIV infection in the blood samples of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years.

The Nepal Red Cross Society has reported a growing demand for blood in Jhapa, alongside the detection of HIV infection in the blood samples of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years.

Health 09 May, 2026

Govt orders OPD open today despite holiday; NMA pushes back

Govt orders OPD open today despite holiday; NMA pushes back

The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all government hospitals across the country to operate outpatient department services today, even as the day falls within a three-consecutive-day public holiday period spanning Friday, Saturda and Sunday.

The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all government hospitals across the country to operate outpatient department services today, even as the day falls within a three-consecutive-day public holiday period spanning Friday, Saturda and Sunday.

Health 01 May, 2026

Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign citizenship

Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign...

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has removed 17 doctors from its official register after they were found to have acquired foreign citizenship, the council announced on Friday.

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has removed 17 doctors from its official register after they were found to have acquired foreign citizenship, the council announced on Friday.

Health 24 Apr, 2026

'Rising healthcare costs in Nepal is due to policy, not quality'

'Rising healthcare costs in Nepal is due to policy, not quality'

Dr Neil Pande, a Kathmandu-based dental surgeon with nearly three decades of clinical experience and an early adopter of digital dentistry, believes that healthcare in Nepal is often discussed in terms of cost.

Dr Neil Pande, a Kathmandu-based dental surgeon with nearly three decades of clinical experience and an early adopter of digital dentistry, believes that healthcare in Nepal is often discussed in terms of cost.

Health 23 Apr, 2026

Vitamin 'A' capsules administered to 2.3 million children

Vitamin 'A' capsules administered to 2.3 million children

Around 2.3 million children aged up to 59 months were included in the National Vitamin 'A' Programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Population on April 19-20.

Around 2.3 million children aged up to 59 months were included in the National Vitamin 'A' Programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Population on April 19-20.

Health 21 Apr, 2026

DDA orders recall of Ondansetron batch over quality failure

DDA orders recall of Ondansetron batch over quality failure

The Department of Drug Administration has ordered the immediate recall of a batch of Ondatron-4 (Ondansetron 4mg) tablets from the market after laboratory testing found the product to be substandard.

The Department of Drug Administration has ordered the immediate recall of a batch of Ondatron-4 (Ondansetron 4mg) tablets from the market after laboratory testing found the product to be substandard.

Health 21 Apr, 2026

'People with autism need rights-based support'

'People with autism need rights-based support'

A three-day Special Education Seminar and Training Programme on Autism concluded here on Monday. The event, themed 'From Awareness to Action in Autism', was jointly organised by Mental Health Nepal and Scope of Hope Foundation at the initiative of Nepal Academy of Psychology.

A three-day Special Education Seminar and Training Programme on Autism concluded here on Monday. The event, themed 'From Awareness to Action in Autism', was jointly organised by Mental Health Nepal and Scope of Hope Foundation at the initiative of Nepal Academy of Psychology.

Health 21 Apr, 2026

Vitamin A, Deworming drive begins nationwide from today

Vitamin A, Deworming drive begins nationwide from today

The government has launched a nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A supplements and deworming medicine to children starting Sunday.

The government has launched a nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A supplements and deworming medicine to children starting Sunday.

Health 19 Apr, 2026

Nepal Medical Council warns doctors against prescribing medication, sharing health advice on social media

Nepal Medical Council warns doctors against prescribing medication, sharing health...

The Nepal Medical Council has warned doctors and health workers against sharing patient-related video content, prescribing medication, or providing health advice through social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook without proper clinical examination.

The Nepal Medical Council has warned doctors and health workers against sharing patient-related video content, prescribing medication, or providing health advice through social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook without proper clinical examination.

Health 18 Apr, 2026

Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through Saturday-Sunday holidays

Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through...

The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals to ensure uninterrupted patient care and round-the-clock emergency services through the newly introduced two-day weekend holiday, while keeping patient welfare and staff morale in mind.

The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals to ensure uninterrupted patient care and round-the-clock emergency services through the newly introduced two-day weekend holiday, while keeping patient welfare and staff morale in mind.

Health 17 Apr, 2026

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

Mental health crises are complex, experts say, and it is critical to understand cultural stigmas and other barriers that might be at play in starting a conversation.

Mental health crises are complex, experts say, and it is critical to understand cultural stigmas and other barriers that might be at play in starting a conversation.

Health 13 Apr, 2026

Govt clarifies special scholarship decision for MBBS admission of Gen Z Shah

Govt clarifies special scholarship decision for MBBS admission of Gen Z Shah

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that the matter of granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that the matter of granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law.

Health 12 Apr, 2026

Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says NMA

Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says...

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has raised serious objections to a Ministry of Health and Population directive requiring hospitals to maintain OPD services on Sundays

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has raised serious objections to a Ministry of Health and Population directive requiring hospitals to maintain OPD services on Sundays

Health 12 Apr, 2026

Hospitals told to ensure uninterrupted services amid two-day weekend

Hospitals told to ensure uninterrupted services amid two-day weekend

The government has directed all health institutions to make alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted and effective service delivery following the implementation of a two-day weekend.

The government has directed all health institutions to make alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted and effective service delivery following the implementation of a two-day weekend.

Health 10 Apr, 2026

Health insurance scheme faces Rs 25.26bn deficit despite rapid growth

Health insurance scheme faces Rs 25.26bn deficit despite rapid growth

Nepal's national health insurance programme has grown 178-fold in eight years, enrolling nearly 9.8 million people across all 77 districts since its launch in 2072 BS — but only 60% of those are currently active members, and the Health Insurance Board is now confronting a projected funding shortfall of Rs 25.26 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.

Nepal's national health insurance programme has grown 178-fold in eight years, enrolling nearly 9.8 million people across all 77 districts since its launch in 2072 BS — but only 60% of those are currently active members, and the Health Insurance Board is now confronting a projected funding shortfall of Rs 25.26 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.

Health 10 Apr, 2026

Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled

Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled

Bird flu has been reported at 23 locations across the country in the month of Chaitra alone, marking the first outbreak this year, officials said.

Bird flu has been reported at 23 locations across the country in the month of Chaitra alone, marking the first outbreak this year, officials said.

Health 06 Apr, 2026

Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu

Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu

The Portugal government has announced plans to establish a consular office in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and improve service access for Nepali nationals.

The Portugal government has announced plans to establish a consular office in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and improve service access for Nepali nationals.

Health 04 Apr, 2026

Health Ministry directs private colleges to implement minimum wage agreement

Health Ministry directs private colleges to implement minimum wage agreement

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed private medical and dental colleges to implement the November 1, 2025 agreement ensuring minimum wages and benefits for health workers.

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed private medical and dental colleges to implement the November 1, 2025 agreement ensuring minimum wages and benefits for health workers.

Health 04 Apr, 2026