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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra Lama gen secy 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for Algeria, one of the tournament favorites,
Sports No room for spin: Australia goes into the 4th Ashes with a pace-heavy attack against England England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days of on-field action.
World Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine.
Kathmandu CPN (UML) Chair Oli stresses need for election-friendly environment CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to create an election-friendly atmosphere.
Nepal PM Karki extends Christmas Day greetings Christians across the world, including in Nepal, are celebrating Christmas today, December 25.
Kathmandu Lekhak to record statement before inquiry panel Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Minister, has said that he will appear before the inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen-Z movement.
Kathmandu Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy.
Kathmandu TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels.
Opinion Himalayan Sovereignty Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice.
Opinion Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform.
Lifestyle Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' annual Christmas giving initiative saw heartwarming participation from multiple organizations over two days, bringing gifts, essentials, and festive meals to children in need across the valley.
Sports Nepal to make historic debut in international ice skating competition Nepal is set to make history by participating in an international-level ice skating competition for the first time, with six athletes representing the country at the Short Track Speed Ice Skating Competition in India.
