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
Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25 Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25 A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office. A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage Calling on all stakeholders to align resources with real needs, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Dr. Bikash Devkota said the country’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) depends not only on funding but also on prioritizing the right interventions and populations. Calling on all stakeholders to align resources with real needs, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Dr. Bikash Devkota said the country’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) depends not only on funding but also on prioritizing the right interventions and populations. Health 18 Jul, 2025
Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has announced that rare and costly cancer medicines, previously unavailable in Nepal, will now be distributed free of cost through government hospitals. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has announced that rare and costly cancer medicines, previously unavailable in Nepal, will now be distributed free of cost through government hospitals. Health 13 Jul, 2025
COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal Nepal is witnessing a rise in both COVID-19 and dengue cases, prompting public health authorities to urge enhanced vigilance and preventive action across the country. Nepal is witnessing a rise in both COVID-19 and dengue cases, prompting public health authorities to urge enhanced vigilance and preventive action across the country. Health 04 Jul, 2025
Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office. Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 20 Jun, 2025
COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing weather conditions. Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing weather conditions. Health 19 Jun, 2025
Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Health 09 Jun, 2025
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
Nepal PM Karki visits Janaki Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham.
Environment NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 7,800 per tola in a day The price of gold in the domestic market fell sharply by Rs 7,800 per tola on Friday, dropping below the Rs 300,000 mark after a prolonged period.
Nepal 'Samman Ghar' launched to support children of women waste workers Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched “Samman Ghar”, a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers.
Nepal Tourism Dept tightens rules for Spring 2026 mountaineering season The Department of Tourism has issued a circular directing all trekking agencies operating expeditions to strictly follow revised procedures for the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, aiming to enhance safety, coordination and administrative efficiency.
Kathmandu Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,
Nepal President Paudel receives election report The Election Commission has handed over the House of Representatives results to President Ramchandra Paudel in the wake of successful election that took place on March 5, six months after Gen Z revolution. “The president received the election report today,” Ritesh Kumar Shakya, a spokesman for president’s office, told THT.
Opinion Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30 At the UN Biodiversity Summit during the 75th General Assembly in New York, Nepal proudly stated: “Twenty-three per cent of our geography has been designated as protected area, and we have achieved Aichi Target 11.
Sports Bayern teenager Lennart Karl set for Germany debut and Rüdiger returns to squad Four-time men's champion Germany is in a World Cup group with Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
