Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel 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. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25 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. A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage 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. 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. Health 18 Jul, 2025
Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost 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. 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. Health 13 Jul, 2025
COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal 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. 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. Health 04 Jul, 2025
Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year 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. Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 20 Jun, 2025
COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India 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. 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. Health 19 Jun, 2025
Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Health 09 Jun, 2025
MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house pharmacies MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house... The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Health 02 Jun, 2025
Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday... A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Health 16 May, 2025
New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in Asia Pacific New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and... A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. Health 29 Apr, 2025
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Health 28 Apr, 2025
Govt to introduce unique health ID Govt to introduce unique health ID The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. Health 17 Apr, 2025
3rd International Implantology Congress held 3rd International Implantology Congress held KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant Dentistry (NSID) began here today with the theme 'Biology at the... KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant... Health 06 Apr, 2025
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Health 27 Mar, 2025
Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. Health 25 Mar, 2025
World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Health 24 Mar, 2025
Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population. The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population. Health 06 Mar, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
