Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported

Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported

Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal so far this year, with 28 deaths reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population.

Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal so far this year, with 28 deaths reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population.

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Over 9,000 infected, 7 dead from scrub typhus in Nepal in the last 10 months

Over 9,000 infected, 7 dead from scrub typhus in Nepal in the last 10 months

Nepal has recorded 9,923 cases of scrub typhus from 74 districts since January 1, with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division confirming seven verified deaths from the disease, according to the Situation Report issued by EDCD, covering the period till October 1, 2026.

Nepal has recorded 9,923 cases of scrub typhus from 74 districts since January 1, with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division confirming seven verified deaths from the disease, according to the Situation Report issued by EDCD, covering the period till October 1, 2026.

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Health Ministry brings findings of three major health studies to expert review

Health Ministry brings findings of three major health studies to expert review

Key data and findings from three major health sector studies were shared at a programme organised by the Ministry of Health and Food Safety (MoHFS) in Kathmandu on Monday.

Key data and findings from three major health sector studies were shared at a programme organised by the Ministry of Health and Food Safety (MoHFS) in Kathmandu on Monday.

Health 29 Sep, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.

Health 28 Sep, 2026

Rabies kills around 100 people annually in Nepal, says EDCD

Rabies kills around 100 people annually in Nepal, says EDCD

About 100 people die from rabies in Nepal each year, with dogs linked to nearly all human rabies cases, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

About 100 people die from rabies in Nepal each year, with dogs linked to nearly all human rabies cases, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Health 28 Sep, 2026

Yeti Airlines marks 28 years, serves 900,000 passengers annually

Yeti Airlines marks 28 years, serves 900,000 passengers annually

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations in Nepal, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations in Nepal, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

Health 21 Sep, 2026

Udayapur records more dengue cases in two months than entire previous FY

Udayapur records more dengue cases in two months than entire previous FY

Udayapur has recorded more dengue infections in the first two months of the current fiscal year than it did throughout the previous fiscal year, prompting health authorities to step up mosquito-control efforts.

Udayapur has recorded more dengue infections in the first two months of the current fiscal year than it did throughout the previous fiscal year, prompting health authorities to step up mosquito-control efforts.

Health 20 Sep, 2026

Nuwakot races to vaccinate 77,000 after floods, E. coli found in water samples

Nuwakot races to vaccinate 77,000 after floods, E. coli found in water samples

Health authorities are racing to vaccinate more than 77,000 people against cholera in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot after E. coli was detected in five of 15 water samples tested in Bidur Municipality, raising concerns over water-borne diseases.

Health authorities are racing to vaccinate more than 77,000 people against cholera in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot after E. coli was detected in five of 15 water samples tested in Bidur Municipality, raising concerns over water-borne diseases.

Health 20 Sep, 2026

Baglung records Nepal's highest dengue caseload, scrub typhus surge

Baglung records Nepal's highest dengue caseload, scrub typhus surge

Nepal’s monsoon-season surge in mosquito- and mite-borne disease has hit Baglung hardest, where a record dengue caseload is now running alongside a scrub typhus outbreak that has grown more than 56-fold within a year.

Nepal’s monsoon-season surge in mosquito- and mite-borne disease has hit Baglung hardest, where a record dengue caseload is now running alongside a scrub typhus outbreak that has grown more than 56-fold within a year.

Health 18 Sep, 2026

Seven deaths prompt mass JE vaccination drive in Jhapa

Seven deaths prompt mass JE vaccination drive in Jhapa

Seven of the 13 people confirmed to have Japanese encephalitis in Jhapa have died, prompting the district authorities to launch a mass vaccination campaign targeting more than 500,000 people.

Seven of the 13 people confirmed to have Japanese encephalitis in Jhapa have died, prompting the district authorities to launch a mass vaccination campaign targeting more than 500,000 people.

Health 17 Sep, 2026

Snakebite patients travel 40km as Simara seeks treatment centre

Snakebite patients travel 40km as Simara seeks treatment centre

Snakebite patients in Jitpur-Simara are being forced to travel up to 40 kilometres for treatment, prompting the sub-metropolitan city to seek approval to operate a snakebite treatment centre at its municipal hospital.

Snakebite patients in Jitpur-Simara are being forced to travel up to 40 kilometres for treatment, prompting the sub-metropolitan city to seek approval to operate a snakebite treatment centre at its municipal hospital.

Health 17 Sep, 2026

30,000 in Karnali on mental health meds; govt expands programmes

30,000 in Karnali on mental health meds; govt expands programmes

Around 30,000 people in Karnali Province are currently receiving medication for mental health problems, prompting the provincial government to expand awareness, early identification and treatment programmes across all 10 districts.

Around 30,000 people in Karnali Province are currently receiving medication for mental health problems, prompting the provincial government to expand awareness, early identification and treatment programmes across all 10 districts.

Health 09 Sep, 2026

E. coli found in flood-affected water as disease risk grows

E. coli found in flood-affected water as disease risk grows

Five of 15 water samples collected from holding centres for people affected by the Bhotekoshi flood have tested positive for E. coli, highlighting the growing risk of waterborne diseases in disaster-hit areas.

Five of 15 water samples collected from holding centres for people affected by the Bhotekoshi flood have tested positive for E. coli, highlighting the growing risk of waterborne diseases in disaster-hit areas.

Health 07 Sep, 2026

21,000 cholera vaccine doses flown to flood-hit Rasuwa

21,000 cholera vaccine doses flown to flood-hit Rasuwa

Authorities have rushed 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine to flood- and landslide-hit Rasuwa as damage to drinking-water sources and distribution systems raises the risk of waterborne diseases.

Authorities have rushed 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine to flood- and landslide-hit Rasuwa as damage to drinking-water sources and distribution systems raises the risk of waterborne diseases.

Health 06 Sep, 2026

Baglung Municipality emerges as dengue hotspot with 459 cases

Baglung Municipality emerges as dengue hotspot with 459 cases

Baglung Municipality has emerged as the main centre of a growing dengue outbreak, accounting for 459 of the 646 cases recorded in the district over the past two months, according to the Health Office, Baglung.

Baglung Municipality has emerged as the main centre of a growing dengue outbreak, accounting for 459 of the 646 cases recorded in the district over the past two months, according to the Health Office, Baglung.

Health 25 Aug, 2026

Nepal health department defends anti-rabies vaccine quality

Nepal health department defends anti-rabies vaccine quality

The Department of Health Services has rejected reports questioning the quality and procurement of the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) being used in Nepal, saying the vaccine was purchased through a prescribed international bidding process and meets the required quality standards.

The Department of Health Services has rejected reports questioning the quality and procurement of the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) being used in Nepal, saying the vaccine was purchased through a prescribed international bidding process and meets the required quality standards.

Health 23 Aug, 2026

Dengue cases reported from 74 districts as Nepal marks World Mosquito Day

Dengue cases reported from 74 districts as Nepal marks World Mosquito Day

Nepal has reported 2,844 dengue cases from 74 districts between January 1 and August 15, with health authorities warning that infections could increase during and after the monsoon.

Nepal has reported 2,844 dengue cases from 74 districts between January 1 and August 15, with health authorities warning that infections could increase during and after the monsoon.

Health 20 Aug, 2026

Medical Council suspends registration of some foreign doctors amid document concerns

Medical Council suspends registration of some foreign doctors amid document concerns

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has temporarily suspended the registration process of some foreign national doctors after raising concerns over the authenticity of documents submitted for their registration and certification.

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has temporarily suspended the registration process of some foreign national doctors after raising concerns over the authenticity of documents submitted for their registration and certification.

Health 19 Aug, 2026

Over 100 high-fever patients reach Gaur Hospital daily as viral fever spreads in Rautahat

Over 100 high-fever patients reach Gaur Hospital daily as viral fever spreads in...

More than 100 patients with high fever are seeking treatment at Gaur Provincial Hospital every day, as viral fever cases continue to rise across Rautahat.

More than 100 patients with high fever are seeking treatment at Gaur Provincial Hospital every day, as viral fever cases continue to rise across Rautahat.

Health 18 Aug, 2026

Five of 10 JE patients die in Jhapa as health authorities probe outbreak

Five of 10 JE patients die in Jhapa as health authorities probe outbreak

Five of the 10 people diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Jhapa over the past four months have died, prompting health authorities to deploy a field team to investigate the spread and identify possible risk factors.

Five of the 10 people diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Jhapa over the past four months have died, prompting health authorities to deploy a field team to investigate the spread and identify possible risk factors.

Health 17 Aug, 2026