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