'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

Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled

Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled

Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.

Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.

Health 01 Apr, 2026

HPTRI evaluation report highlights gains in hygiene, immunization coverage

HPTRI evaluation report highlights gains in hygiene, immunization coverage

The government on Wednesday unveiled the federal-level evaluation report of the Hygiene Promotion through Routine Immunization (HPTRI) programme, showing significant improvements in hygiene practices and immunization coverage across the country.

The government on Wednesday unveiled the federal-level evaluation report of the Hygiene Promotion through Routine Immunization (HPTRI) programme, showing significant improvements in hygiene practices and immunization coverage across the country.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

Experts call for 'One Health' approach to address health challenges

Experts call for 'One Health' approach to address health challenges

As Nepal is undergoing a major shift in public health, experts have called for adopting a ‘One Health’ approach as an integrated strategy linking human, animal, and environmental health to tackle the country’s evolving public health challenges.

As Nepal is undergoing a major shift in public health, experts have called for adopting a ‘One Health’ approach as an integrated strategy linking human, animal, and environmental health to tackle the country’s evolving public health challenges.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

Bird flu detected in five poultry farms in Morang

Bird flu detected in five poultry farms in Morang

Bird flu has been detected in five poultry farms in Morang district, raising concerns over its spread in commercial poultry.

Bird flu has been detected in five poultry farms in Morang district, raising concerns over its spread in commercial poultry.

Health 25 Mar, 2026

World TB Day being observed with renewed push to end disease

World TB Day being observed with renewed push to end disease

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is being observed in Nepal and across the globe today with awareness programmes and renewed commitments to eliminate the disease.

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is being observed in Nepal and across the globe today with awareness programmes and renewed commitments to eliminate the disease.

Health 24 Mar, 2026

Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung

Health authorities step up response to measles outbreak in Baglung

Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area.

Health authorities have intensified response measures following a measles outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district, with confirmed cases reported in the area.

Health 15 Mar, 2026