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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing weather conditions.
World Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border.
Kathmandu Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case.
World Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements.
Nepal Urban Development Minister Briefs on Work Carried Out in First 100 Days in Office Minister Ghising said that the reconstruction of 140 government buildings that sustained minor damage (green category) during the movement has reached its final stage.
Sports Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1 Nigeria faces Tunisia next on Saturday.
Nepal SC to hear HoR reinstatement petitions collectively The Supreme Court has decided to conduct a consolidated hearing on writ petitions seeking the reinstatement of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Entertainment Ukraine's own 'Dancing with the Stars' is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes Many still remember how President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — then an actor — won the dance competition in 2006, the year that “Tantsi z zirkamy” as the show is known in Ukrainian, first debuted.
World Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Kathmandu EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016.
Nepal Nearly 825 kg of marijuana seized, one arrested in Saptari Police have arrested a man with around 825 kilograms of marijuana from Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality–4 in Saptari district, on Wednesday morning.
Nepal Govt's primary responsibility is to conduct elections: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government’s foremost responsibility is to successfully conduct the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Business IHG signs Holiday Inn Hotel in Dhangadhi, marking entry into Sudurpashchim Province IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd to develop a 115-room Holiday Inn hotel in Dhangadhi, marking the global hospitality group’s first presence in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province.
