Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance standby in reform push

Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance...

The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system.

The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system.

Health 03 Apr, 2026

Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation

Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation

The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.

The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.

Health 01 Apr, 2026

Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled

Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled

Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.

Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.

Health 01 Apr, 2026

HPTRI evaluation report highlights gains in hygiene, immunization coverage

HPTRI evaluation report highlights gains in hygiene, immunization coverage

The government on Wednesday unveiled the federal-level evaluation report of the Hygiene Promotion through Routine Immunization (HPTRI) programme, showing significant improvements in hygiene practices and immunization coverage across the country.

The government on Wednesday unveiled the federal-level evaluation report of the Hygiene Promotion through Routine Immunization (HPTRI) programme, showing significant improvements in hygiene practices and immunization coverage across the country.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

Experts call for 'One Health' approach to address health challenges

Experts call for 'One Health' approach to address health challenges

As Nepal is undergoing a major shift in public health, experts have called for adopting a ‘One Health’ approach as an integrated strategy linking human, animal, and environmental health to tackle the country’s evolving public health challenges.

As Nepal is undergoing a major shift in public health, experts have called for adopting a ‘One Health’ approach as an integrated strategy linking human, animal, and environmental health to tackle the country’s evolving public health challenges.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

Bird flu detected in five poultry farms in Morang

Bird flu detected in five poultry farms in Morang

Bird flu has been detected in five poultry farms in Morang district, raising concerns over its spread in commercial poultry.

Bird flu has been detected in five poultry farms in Morang district, raising concerns over its spread in commercial poultry.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

World TB Day being observed with renewed push to end disease

World TB Day being observed with renewed push to end disease

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is being observed in Nepal and across the globe today with awareness programmes and renewed commitments to eliminate the disease.

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is being observed in Nepal and across the globe today with awareness programmes and renewed commitments to eliminate the disease.

Health 24 Mar, 2026

Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung

Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung

Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area.

Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area.

Health 15 Mar, 2026

Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure

Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Bajura have improved significantly in recent years, with better infrastructure, equipment management, and availability of health workers making medical care more accessible for local residents.

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Bajura have improved significantly in recent years, with better infrastructure, equipment management, and availability of health workers making medical care more accessible for local residents.

Health 15 Mar, 2026

4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan

4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan

Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG

Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG

Health 14 Mar, 2026

Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination

Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination

Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.

Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.

Health 10 Mar, 2026

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5.

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5.

Health 03 Mar, 2026

WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance

WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap.

Health 19 Feb, 2026

Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion

Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion

Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life.

Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life.

Health 17 Feb, 2026

Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy

Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy

Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses.

Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses.

Health 16 Feb, 2026

Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim

Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim

Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali.

Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali.

Health 08 Feb, 2026

Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins

Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer.

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer.

Health 08 Feb, 2026

HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration

HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.

Health 06 Feb, 2026

HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide

HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide

The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.

The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.

Health 04 Feb, 2026

Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged

Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged

The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.

The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.

Health 03 Feb, 2026