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
Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office. The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office. Health 08 Oct, 2025
Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year. The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 Health 18 Sep, 2025
Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 15 Sep, 2025
Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, warning that the risk will remain high through November. Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, warning that the risk will remain high through November. Health 15 Sep, 2025
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
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.
