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

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