One dies from Japanese Encephalitis in Rautahat One dies from Japanese Encephalitis in Rautahat A 65-year-old man from Gajara Municipality, Rautahat, has died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), marking the district’s first reported fatality of the season. A 65-year-old man from Gajara Municipality, Rautahat, has died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), marking the district’s first reported fatality of the season. Health 18 Aug, 2025
Govt unveils fresh provisions to promote uniformity in infertility treatment Govt unveils fresh provisions to promote uniformity in infertility treatment The Ministry of Health and Population has endorsed the Standard for the Operations of Infertility Management Services (IVF), 2082 BS. It was decided and endorsed by a recent ministerial-level meeting. The Ministry of Health and Population has endorsed the Standard for the Operations of Infertility Management Services (IVF), 2082 BS. It was decided and endorsed by a recent ministerial-level meeting. Health 17 Aug, 2025
Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25 Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25 A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office. A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office. Health 20 Jul, 2025
Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage Calling on all stakeholders to align resources with real needs, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Dr. Bikash Devkota said the country’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) depends not only on funding but also on prioritizing the right interventions and populations. Calling on all stakeholders to align resources with real needs, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Dr. Bikash Devkota said the country’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) depends not only on funding but also on prioritizing the right interventions and populations. Health 18 Jul, 2025
Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has announced that rare and costly cancer medicines, previously unavailable in Nepal, will now be distributed free of cost through government hospitals. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has announced that rare and costly cancer medicines, previously unavailable in Nepal, will now be distributed free of cost through government hospitals. Health 13 Jul, 2025
COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal Nepal is witnessing a rise in both COVID-19 and dengue cases, prompting public health authorities to urge enhanced vigilance and preventive action across the country. Nepal is witnessing a rise in both COVID-19 and dengue cases, prompting public health authorities to urge enhanced vigilance and preventive action across the country. Health 04 Jul, 2025
Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office. Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office. Health 20 Jun, 2025
COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing weather conditions. Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing weather conditions. Health 19 Jun, 2025
Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Health 09 Jun, 2025
MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house pharmacies MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house... The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within their own pharmacies. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identified dengue cases in 72 districts. Health 09 Jun, 2025
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Health 02 Jun, 2025
Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday... A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Health 16 May, 2025
New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in Asia Pacific New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and... A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. A new regional roadmap launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS outlines strategic priorities to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Asia Pacific by 2030, with Nepal joining the effort through expanded national strategies. Health 29 Apr, 2025
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. Health 28 Apr, 2025
Govt to introduce unique health ID Govt to introduce unique health ID The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform. Health 17 Apr, 2025
3rd International Implantology Congress held 3rd International Implantology Congress held KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant Dentistry (NSID) began here today with the theme 'Biology at the... KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant... Health 06 Apr, 2025
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage. Health 27 Mar, 2025
Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. Health 25 Mar, 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.
