Kathmandu Declaration calls for stronger health financing, evidence-based policy to advance UHC Kathmandu Declaration calls for stronger health financing, evidence-based policy to... Issuing a joint declaration, participants of a conference on health economics called for stronger investment in health, better use of evidence in policymaking, and improved financial protection for households. Issuing a joint declaration, participants of a conference on health economics called for stronger investment in health, better use of evidence in policymaking, and improved financial protection for households. Health 14 Dec, 2025
Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending, stronger system Int'l Health Economics Conference starts with call for smarter health spending,... Stressing that healthy people are the foundation of economic growth and essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the finance and health ministers today called for smarter allocation and stronger systems to ensure better value for every rupee spent in the health sector. Stressing that healthy people are the foundation of economic growth and essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the finance and health ministers today called for smarter allocation and stronger systems to ensure better value for every rupee spent in the health sector. Health 12 Dec, 2025
Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise 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. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures. Health 04 Dec, 2025
World AIDS Day being marked today World AIDS Day being marked today The world, including Nepal, is observing World AIDS Day today under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” a call for stronger political leadership, international cooperation and human-rights-based approaches to eliminate AIDS by 2030. The world, including Nepal, is observing World AIDS Day today under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” a call for stronger political leadership, international cooperation and human-rights-based approaches to eliminate AIDS by 2030. Health 01 Dec, 2025
Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment New data released by the National AIDS and STD Control Centre on the eve of World AIDS Day shows that only 77 percent of Nepal’s estimated People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. New data released by the National AIDS and STD Control Centre on the eve of World AIDS Day shows that only 77 percent of Nepal’s estimated People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. Health 30 Nov, 2025
Cholera vaccination coverage reaches 90 per cent in Bara and Parsa Cholera vaccination coverage reaches 90 per cent in Bara and Parsa Around 90 per cent of the population in Bara and Parsa districts has received anti-cholera vaccination, marking the highest coverage achieved in the immunization campaign, according to the Department of Health Services. Around 90 per cent of the population in Bara and Parsa districts has received anti-cholera vaccination, marking the highest coverage achieved in the immunization campaign, according to the Department of Health Services. Health 23 Nov, 2025
Vitamin 'A', Deworming drive continues nationwide today Vitamin 'A', Deworming drive continues nationwide today The Department of Health Services’ Nutrition Branch has announced that the nationwide distribution of vitamin ‘A’ capsules and deworming tablets for children will continue today under the National Vitamin A Programme. The Department of Health Services’ Nutrition Branch has announced that the nationwide distribution of vitamin ‘A’ capsules and deworming tablets for children will continue today under the National Vitamin A Programme. Health 07 Nov, 2025
Health Ministry reassigns key division chiefs Health Ministry reassigns key division chiefs The Ministry of Health and Population has reassigned the responsibilities of several divisional heads in a bid to improve efficiency and coordination within the ministry. The Ministry of Health and Population has reassigned the responsibilities of several divisional heads in a bid to improve efficiency and coordination within the ministry. Health 05 Nov, 2025
Health Ministry urges hospitals to match pay, benefits with govt standards Health Ministry urges hospitals to match pay, benefits with govt standards The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all health institutions to align salaries, services, and facilities for health workers with government standards. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all health institutions to align salaries, services, and facilities for health workers with government standards. Health 13 Oct, 2025
Japanese encephalitis claims 31 lives this year, highest toll in a decade Japanese encephalitis claims 31 lives this year, highest toll in a decade The death toll from Japanese encephalitis (JE) across the country has climbed to 31 this year, the highest annual figure in the past decade, according to the Department of Health Services. The death toll from Japanese encephalitis (JE) across the country has climbed to 31 this year, the highest annual figure in the past decade, according to the Department of Health Services. Health 10 Oct, 2025
Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office. The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office. Health 08 Oct, 2025
Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the infection remains uncontrolled. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year. The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year. Health 23 Sep, 2025
Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stress-management session on Wednesday for government-school students aged 14–16 Health 18 Sep, 2025
Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 15 Sep, 2025
Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, warning that the risk will remain high through November. Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, warning that the risk will remain high through November. Health 15 Sep, 2025
Three die of Japanese encephalitis in Nawalparasi, nine dengue cases reported Three die of Japanese encephalitis in Nawalparasi, nine dengue cases reported Three men have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nawalparasi district over the past six weeks, while nine dengue cases have also been confirmed. Three men have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nawalparasi district over the past six weeks, while nine dengue cases have also been confirmed. Health 08 Sep, 2025
Source of cholera outbreak yet to be identified Source of cholera outbreak yet to be identified Health Minister Pradip Paudel expressed concern that while the recent cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City appears to be under control, the source of the outbreak has yet to be identified. Health Minister Pradip Paudel expressed concern that while the recent cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City appears to be under control, the source of the outbreak has yet to be identified. Health 26 Aug, 2025
Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended Cholera, which first broke out in Birgunj, has now spread to the community level, with 79 confirmed cases reported as of Monday morning, according to the Health Office Parsa. Cholera, which first broke out in Birgunj, has now spread to the community level, with 79 confirmed cases reported as of Monday morning, according to the Health Office Parsa. Health 25 Aug, 2025
Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra Lama gen secy Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra... Nepal’s only alpine club, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has elected tourism entrepreneur Phurba Gyalje Sherpa as its new President, with his panel winning the majority of key posts in the election. Nepal’s only alpine club, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has elected tourism entrepreneur Phurba Gyalje Sherpa as its new President, with his panel winning the majority of key posts in the election. Health 23 Aug, 2025
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.
Environment Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
