Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure

Kolti Hospital in Bajura sees improved services, infrastructure

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Bajura have improved significantly in recent years, with better infrastructure, equipment management, and availability of health workers making medical care more accessible for local residents.

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Bajura have improved significantly in recent years, with better infrastructure, equipment management, and availability of health workers making medical care more accessible for local residents.

Health 15 Mar, 2026

4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan

4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan

Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG

Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG

Health 14 Mar, 2026

Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination

Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination

Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.

Cases of measles have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.

Health 10 Mar, 2026

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5.

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS-Bir Hospital) has formed a rapid response team also comprising medical specialists in view of the voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) polls taking place on March 5.

Health 03 Mar, 2026

WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance

WHO hands over medical gas analyzers to strengthen Nepal's oxygen quality assurance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two medical gas analyzers to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), marking a milestone in advancing Nepal’s National Oxygen Roadmap.

Health 19 Feb, 2026

Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion

Rights acitivists urge full decriminalisation of abortion

Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life.

Shradha Adhikari, who is a nurse with Sunaulo Parivar Nepal clinic in Kathmandu that provides reproductive health services, including safe abortion, feels pride for having an opportunity to providing safe abortion services to women and girls who would otherwise have opted for unsafe practices leading to risk of her life.

Health 17 Feb, 2026

Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy

Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy

Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses.

Nepali doctors working in the United Arab Emirates have raised concerns over growing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, describing stress and depression as more prevalent than many physical illnesses.

Health 16 Feb, 2026

Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim

Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim

Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali.

Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali.

Health 08 Feb, 2026

Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins

Nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls begins

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer.

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls from today, aiming to prevent cervical cancer.

Health 08 Feb, 2026

HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration

HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.

The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.

Health 06 Feb, 2026

HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide

HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide

The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.

The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.

Health 04 Feb, 2026

Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged

Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged

The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.

The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.

Health 03 Feb, 2026

No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance

No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance

Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday.

Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday.

Health 03 Feb, 2026

Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders

Govt raises Nipah Virus alert across Nepal borders

The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans.

The virus spreads through pigs, bats, and infected humans.

Health 22 Jan, 2026

'Collective effort must to ensure mental health-friendly environment'

'Collective effort must to ensure mental health-friendly environment'

Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. Extremely low government investment in mental health has been the bugbear of the country, the fact notwithstanding that mental health awareness has gained significant traction in the country in recent times.

Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. Extremely low government investment in mental health has been the bugbear of the country, the fact notwithstanding that mental health awareness has gained significant traction in the country in recent times.

Health 20 Jan, 2026

Winter brings sharp rise in respiratory infections

Winter brings sharp rise in respiratory infections

As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and flu-like infections to more serious conditions such as pneumonia and acute respiratory infections.

As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and flu-like infections to more serious conditions such as pneumonia and acute respiratory infections.

Health 06 Jan, 2026

Seasonal flu cases rise across Koshi Province as temperatures drop

Seasonal flu cases rise across Koshi Province as temperatures drop

The number of people suffering from seasonal influenza and cold-related illnesses has increased across districts of Koshi Province, doctors said, attributing the rise to falling temperatures.

The number of people suffering from seasonal influenza and cold-related illnesses has increased across districts of Koshi Province, doctors said, attributing the rise to falling temperatures.

Health 05 Jan, 2026

Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early

Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early

When unusual illnesses strike a village, it's often teachers who notice students falling sick in clusters. When livestock die unexpectedly, community health volunteers hear about it first.

When unusual illnesses strike a village, it's often teachers who notice students falling sick in clusters. When livestock die unexpectedly, community health volunteers hear about it first.

Health 04 Jan, 2026

DDA recalls Levoflox-500 tablets over quality concerns

DDA recalls Levoflox-500 tablets over quality concerns

The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has ordered the recall of a batch of the antibiotic Levoflox-500 tablets after laboratory tests found the drug failed to meet quality standards.

The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has ordered the recall of a batch of the antibiotic Levoflox-500 tablets after laboratory tests found the drug failed to meet quality standards.

Health 02 Jan, 2026

Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation

Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation

A multi-specialty children’s hospital led by senior cardiologist Dr Bhagwan Koirala has officially come into operation in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward strengthening paediatric healthcare services in Nepal.

A multi-specialty children’s hospital led by senior cardiologist Dr Bhagwan Koirala has officially come into operation in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward strengthening paediatric healthcare services in Nepal.

Health 30 Dec, 2025