Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors 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. 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. Health 1d ago
Govt orders OPD open today despite holiday; NMA pushes back 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. 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. Health 01 May, 2026
Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign citizenship Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign... 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. 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. Health 24 Apr, 2026
'Rising healthcare costs in Nepal is due to policy, not quality' '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. 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. Health 23 Apr, 2026
Vitamin 'A' capsules administered to 2.3 million children Vitamin 'A' capsules administered to 2.3 million children Around 2.3 million children aged up to 59 months were included in the National Vitamin 'A' Programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Population on April 19-20. Around 2.3 million children aged up to 59 months were included in the National Vitamin 'A' Programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Population on April 19-20. Health 21 Apr, 2026
DDA orders recall of Ondansetron batch over quality failure DDA orders recall of Ondansetron batch over quality failure The Department of Drug Administration has ordered the immediate recall of a batch of Ondatron-4 (Ondansetron 4mg) tablets from the market after laboratory testing found the product to be substandard. The Department of Drug Administration has ordered the immediate recall of a batch of Ondatron-4 (Ondansetron 4mg) tablets from the market after laboratory testing found the product to be substandard. Health 21 Apr, 2026
'People with autism need rights-based support' '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. 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. Health 21 Apr, 2026
Vitamin A, Deworming drive begins nationwide from today Vitamin A, Deworming drive begins nationwide from today The government has launched a nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A supplements and deworming medicine to children starting Sunday. The government has launched a nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A supplements and deworming medicine to children starting Sunday. Health 19 Apr, 2026
Nepal Medical Council warns doctors against prescribing medication, sharing health advice on social media Nepal Medical Council warns doctors against prescribing medication, sharing health... 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. 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 18 Apr, 2026
Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through Saturday-Sunday holidays Health Ministry directs hospitals to maintain 24-hour emergency services through... 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. 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. Health 17 Apr, 2026
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis 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. 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. Health 13 Apr, 2026
Govt clarifies special scholarship decision for MBBS admission of Gen Z Shah Govt clarifies special scholarship decision for MBBS admission of Gen Z Shah The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that the matter of granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that the matter of granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law. Health 12 Apr, 2026
Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says NMA Running OPD services on Sundays without proper manpower planning not feasible, says... 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 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 Health 12 Apr, 2026
Hospitals told to ensure uninterrupted services amid two-day weekend 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. 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 10 Apr, 2026
Health insurance scheme faces Rs 25.26bn deficit despite rapid growth 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. 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. Health 10 Apr, 2026
Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled 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. 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. Health 06 Apr, 2026
Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu The Portugal government has announced plans to establish a consular office in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and improve service access for Nepali nationals. The Portugal government has announced plans to establish a consular office in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and improve service access for Nepali nationals. Health 04 Apr, 2026
Health Ministry directs private colleges to implement minimum wage agreement 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. 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 04 Apr, 2026
Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance standby in reform push Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance... The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system. The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system. Health 03 Apr, 2026
Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation 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. 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. Health 01 Apr, 2026
Science and Tech Nepal to get first Tier IV hyperscale data center Nepal is set to develop its first Tier IV hyperscale data center, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure, data security and technological self-reliance.
Entertainment From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok He's on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet” — William Shakespeare's masterpiece about a moody Danish prince — seems to be having a moment.
Kathmandu PHC initiates hearing on CJ nominee Sharma The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has begun the hearing process for Manoj Kumar Sharma, the proposed chief justice of the Supreme Court.
Business EU announces €6.68 million grants for civil society in Nepal The European Union Delegation to Nepal has launched 11 new grants worth €6.68 million to support civil society organisations working with youth, LGBTIQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.
Business Quest International Conference draws participants from 12 countries Quest International College successfully hosted the Quest International Conference on Business, Technology, and Hospitality for a Sustainable Future on May 1–2 at Gwarko, Lalitpur.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Farmer ploughing field in Kanchanpur A farmer uses a tractor to plough his field, in Dhakaniya, Shuklaphanta Municipality-2, Kanchanpur, on Sunday. With the paddy planting season nearing, farmers are occupied with tilling, seeding, and other agricultural preparations.
Nepal Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking spring The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season claimed its second life on Sunday when Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma, a veteran climber and Youtuber from Solu Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu district, died in the Khumbu Icefall while ascending from Base Camp toward the high camps.
Kathmandu 'We need student leaders who respect integrity of student movements' Former Nepal Students Union president Dujang Sherpa has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Nepali Congress party’s refusal to grant the student wing functional autonomy.
Nepal Over 5,100 suggestions submitted to PMO's public portal for budget, policy inputs The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ newly launched public suggestion portal has received 5,119 submissions by Sunday morning, reflecting strong public engagement ahead of the government’s policy and programme announcement on Monday.
