Hantavirus risk to Nepal remains very low, says EDCD Health authorities have assessed the risk of hantavirus infection in the country as very low, even as a cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship has claimed three lives and infected at least 11 people globally, prompting the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) to place international entry points on alert.
Shortage of blood donors leaves Bajura without functional blood bank A severe shortage of blood donors has left Bajura district struggling to provide timely medical services, with the absence of a functional blood bank forcing patients’ families to search for blood in emergencies.
Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors The Nepal Red Cross Society has reported a growing demand for blood in Jhapa, alongside the detection of HIV infection in the blood samples of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years.
Govt orders OPD open today despite holiday; NMA pushes back The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all government hospitals across the country to operate outpatient department services today, even as the day falls within a three-consecutive-day public holiday period spanning Friday, Saturda and Sunday.
Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign citizenship The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has removed 17 doctors from its official register after they were found to have acquired foreign citizenship, the council announced on Friday.
'Rising healthcare costs in Nepal is due to policy, not quality' Dr Neil Pande, a Kathmandu-based dental surgeon with nearly three decades of clinical experience and an early adopter of digital dentistry, believes that healthcare in Nepal is often discussed in terms of cost.
'People with autism need rights-based support' A three-day Special Education Seminar and Training Programme on Autism concluded here on Monday. The event, themed 'From Awareness to Action in Autism', was jointly organised by Mental Health Nepal and Scope of Hope Foundation at the initiative of Nepal Academy of Psychology.
Nepal Medical Council warns doctors against prescribing medication, sharing health advice on social media The Nepal Medical Council has warned doctors and health workers against sharing patient-related video content, prescribing medication, or providing health advice through social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook without proper clinical examination.
Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through Saturday-Sunday holidays The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals to ensure uninterrupted patient care and round-the-clock emergency services through the newly introduced two-day weekend holiday, while keeping patient welfare and staff morale in mind.
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis Mental health crises are complex, experts say, and it is critical to understand cultural stigmas and other barriers that might be at play in starting a conversation.
Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says NMA The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has raised serious objections to a Ministry of Health and Population directive requiring hospitals to maintain OPD services on Sundays
Hospitals told to ensure uninterrupted services amid two-day weekend The government has directed all health institutions to make alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted and effective service delivery following the implementation of a two-day weekend.
Health insurance scheme faces Rs 25.26bn deficit despite rapid growth Nepal's national health insurance programme has grown 178-fold in eight years, enrolling nearly 9.8 million people across all 77 districts since its launch in 2072 BS — but only 60% of those are currently active members, and the Health Insurance Board is now confronting a projected funding shortfall of Rs 25.26 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.
Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled Bird flu has been reported at 23 locations across the country in the month of Chaitra alone, marking the first outbreak this year, officials said.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
Environment Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
Opinion When the monsoon returns, so do preventable diseases: The fight begins before the outbreak Every year, Nepal welcomes the monsoon with hope. Rain revives fields, replenishes springs and softens months of heat and dust. But the same season reopens an old public health wound.
Business Lucky Khan! :Nepal's Tayab Khan wins Rs 125 Crore UAE Lottery Grand Prize A Nepali national residing in Abu Dhabi has won the UAE Lottery’s Dh30 million (approximately Rs 1.25 billion) grand prize, becoming the first winner of the jackpot since the lottery operator revised its prize structure late last year.
Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India tomorrow Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is leaving for a three-day official visit to India from June 5 at the invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia.
Nepal Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses Rs 104 million Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.
