Health Ministry directs private colleges to implement minimum wage agreement The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed private medical and dental colleges to implement the November 1, 2025 agreement ensuring minimum wages and benefits for health workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nepal Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.
Business NEPSE slips 13 points as market ends broadly in Red The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 13.17 points, or 0.46 percent, on Monday to close at 2,825.23 points, with the market ending broadly in the red across nearly all sectors.
Business AmCham Nepal holds investment bialogue with US-Based Nepali diaspora American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has organised a strategic investment briefing in Manassas, Virginia, bringing together members of the Nepali diaspora, investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities in Nepal.
Business Nepal Airlines plans direct Kathmandu–Dhaka flights Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is preparing to launch direct flights between Kathmandu and Dhaka in the near future.
World French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.
Nepal Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.
Kathmandu US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.
Environment Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development.
Nepal 30 new bird species recorded in Gulmi A recent survey has recorded 30 new species of birds in Gulmi, taking the district’s total bird count to 355.
Kathmandu PM to hold talks with university, academy heads Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.
Business Gold price falls by Rs 1,300 per tola on Monday The price of gold decreased by Rs 1,300 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Kathmandu Stakeholders underscore need for reforms in anti- sexual violence laws 'Prima Facie' a one-woman play written by Suzie Miller to highlight the flaws in current judicial system that ignores the victim's perspectives during the trial.
