World No Tobacco Day observed with call to counter nicotine addiction World No Tobacco Day observed with call to counter nicotine addiction World No Tobacco Day 2026 is being observed across the globe today with calls to strengthen efforts against tobacco and nicotine addiction, particularly among children and adolescents. World No Tobacco Day 2026 is being observed across the globe today with calls to strengthen efforts against tobacco and nicotine addiction, particularly among children and adolescents. Health 31 May, 2026
Health sector allocated over Rs 100 billion in new budget Health sector allocated over Rs 100 billion in new budget The government has allocated nearly Rs 101.95 billion for the health sector in the fiscal year 2083/84. The government has allocated nearly Rs 101.95 billion for the health sector in the fiscal year 2083/84. Health 29 May, 2026
Govt suspends non-emergency health insurance services at private hospitals Govt suspends non-emergency health insurance services at private hospitals The government has decided to suspend non-emergency health insurance services provided by private healthcare institutions under the government’s health insurance programme from May 29 until further notice. The government has decided to suspend non-emergency health insurance services provided by private healthcare institutions under the government’s health insurance programme from May 29 until further notice. Health 27 May, 2026
WHO pledges continued cooperation with Nepal WHO pledges continued cooperation with Nepal Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta held talks with World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva, Switzerland, during the 79th World Health Assembly. Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta held talks with World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva, Switzerland, during the 79th World Health Assembly. Health 22 May, 2026
Nepal elected Vice President of 79th World Health Assembly Nepal elected Vice President of 79th World Health Assembly Nepal has been unanimously elected Vice President of the 79th World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization. Nepal has been unanimously elected Vice President of the 79th World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization. Health 18 May, 2026
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. Health 17 May, 2026
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. Health 16 May, 2026
Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities. The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities. Health 16 May, 2026
Hantavirus risk to Nepal remains very low, says EDCD 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. 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. Health 13 May, 2026
Shortage of blood donors leaves Bajura without functional blood bank 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. 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. Health 11 May, 2026
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 09 May, 2026
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
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
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.
