Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of patients, health officials warn

Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of patients, health officials warn

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 71 percent of patients in Nepal, health officials said on Friday, underscoring a growing public health crisis driven by poor lifestyle choices, environmental pollution and weak preventive systems.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 71 percent of patients in Nepal, health officials said on Friday, underscoring a growing public health crisis driven by poor lifestyle choices, environmental pollution and weak preventive systems.

Health 28 Dec, 2025

Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha

Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.

Health 26 Dec, 2025

Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit

Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit

The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a stern warning to ambulance operators and drivers, cautioning them against diverting patients to private or costly hospitals for financial gain in violation of government regulations.

The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a stern warning to ambulance operators and drivers, cautioning them against diverting patients to private or costly hospitals for financial gain in violation of government regulations.

Health 25 Dec, 2025

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