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

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