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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathmandu Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses.
Nepal Boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery kills one, injures six in Rautahat A boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery in Katahariya Municipality of Rautahat district claimed the life of one worker and left six others seriously injured on Saturday morning, police said.
Nepal Nation will move forward in a new vein: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and patron of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said that the country will now move forward with a new mindset, new leadership and a new direction.
Kathmandu NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for International Mountain Museum The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions.
Nepal Elections will not be postponed at any cost, says PM Karki Describing elections as an opportunity to present ideologies to the people and seek their mandate, PM Karki urged all stakeholders to make the March 5 election a success.
Kathmandu SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement.
World South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.
World Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.
Sports 20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of the fourth Ashes test Australia was 4-0 in its second innings at stumps, an overall lead of 46 runs, after having to bat through one nervous over before stumps.
World Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted.
Health 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.
Nepal Balananda Sharma sworn in; joins Karki Cabinet as Foreign Minister Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma was sworn into office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
