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.
No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday.
Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans.
'Collective effort must to ensure mental health-friendly environment' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. Extremely low government investment in mental health has been the bugbear of the country, the fact notwithstanding that mental health awareness has gained significant traction in the country in recent times.
Winter brings sharp rise in respiratory infections As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and flu-like infections to more serious conditions such as pneumonia and acute respiratory infections.
Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early When unusual illnesses strike a village, it's often teachers who notice students falling sick in clusters. When livestock die unexpectedly, community health volunteers hear about it first.
Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation A multi-specialty children’s hospital led by senior cardiologist Dr Bhagwan Koirala has officially come into operation in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward strengthening paediatric healthcare services in Nepal.
Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.
Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a stern warning to ambulance operators and drivers, cautioning them against diverting patients to private or costly hospitals for financial gain in violation of government regulations.
Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending, stronger system Stressing that healthy people are the foundation of economic growth and essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the finance and health ministers today called for smarter allocation and stronger systems to ensure better value for every rupee spent in the health sector.
Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
World AIDS Day being marked today The world, including Nepal, is observing World AIDS Day today under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” a call for stronger political leadership, international cooperation and human-rights-based approaches to eliminate AIDS by 2030.
Nepal Police seize illegally imported broiler chickens in Rautahat Police have seized a vehicle carrying illegally imported broiler chickens in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat.
Kathmandu Cabinet meeting scheduled for today A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm today, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel.
Kathmandu Labour Ministry moves to implement reform agenda; token system scrapped The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has initiated steps to implement its components of the government’s recently approved 100-point governance reform agenda.
Business Gold price drops Rs 2,500 per tola; silver also declines Gold price declined by Rs 2,500 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, a day after a sharp rise.
Nepal Mechi Highway blocked again after fresh landslide The Mechi Highway has been blocked again after a fresh landslide struck the road section in Ilam on Sunday morning.
Opinion From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy.
Environment Drones to be used for seed spreading in Rasuwa forest The forest area at Gatlang in Rasuwa district, which was destroyed following a massive forest fire some 17 years ago, is to be revived soon.
Nepal Govt to ban entrance preparation, bridge courses for school students The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has decided to ban all “entrance preparation” and “bridge course” classes targeted at students up to Grade 12.
Nepal Minister Sah orders immediate enforcement of labour related action plan Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Deepak Kumar Sah, has instructed the concerned authorities to devise and implement a comprehensive action plan to streamline, regulate and ensure safety to country's labour and employment sector.
Kathmandu Betting apps, websites shut down on government directive The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has ordered the shutdown of online betting applications and related websites.
Opinion Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting.
Kathmandu Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma arrested Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma was detained by the police personnel last night.
