Dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar cases persist as monsoon sets in

Dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar cases persist as monsoon sets in

With the monsoon beginning to advance across Nepal, the latest weekly disease surveillance data shows dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar continuing to be reported across multiple provinces, while influenza cases have remained steady in recent weeks, according to the Epidemiological Week 25 Surveillance Bulletin issued by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health Services.

With the monsoon beginning to advance across Nepal, the latest weekly disease surveillance data shows dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar continuing to be reported across multiple provinces, while influenza cases have remained steady in recent weeks, according to the Epidemiological Week 25 Surveillance Bulletin issued by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health Services.

Health 23 Jun, 2026

International Yoga Day observed with focus on healthy ageing

International Yoga Day observed with focus on healthy ageing

Nepal joined the global community in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

Nepal joined the global community in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

Health 21 Jun, 2026

No blood bank, no donor - so Bajura doctor gave his own blood before performing the surgery

No blood bank, no donor - so Bajura doctor gave his own blood before performing the...

When a 31-year-old woman from Triveni Municipality-9 arrived at Bajura District Hospital bleeding heavily and in urgent need of blood, her family searched, and found nothing. No blood bank. No available donor. No reserve to draw from.

When a 31-year-old woman from Triveni Municipality-9 arrived at Bajura District Hospital bleeding heavily and in urgent need of blood, her family searched, and found nothing. No blood bank. No available donor. No reserve to draw from.

Health 16 Jun, 2026

Over 18,000 children found suffering from severe acute malnutrition

Over 18,000 children found suffering from severe acute malnutrition

More than 18,000 children across the country have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), according to findings from a nationwide nutrition assessment campaign conducted by the government.

More than 18,000 children across the country have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), according to findings from a nationwide nutrition assessment campaign conducted by the government.

Health 14 Jun, 2026

World Food Safety Day being observed worldwide today

World Food Safety Day being observed worldwide today

The World Food Safety Day is being observed globally today, raising awareness on foodborne illnesses and promoting safer food practices under the theme “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”

The World Food Safety Day is being observed globally today, raising awareness on foodborne illnesses and promoting safer food practices under the theme “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”

Health 07 Jun, 2026

Health Minister Mehta directs measures to ensure smooth medicine supply

Health Minister Mehta directs measures to ensure smooth medicine supply

Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has directed authorities to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines and address shortages, including cancer drugs.

Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has directed authorities to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines and address shortages, including cancer drugs.

Health 06 Jun, 2026

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