Conjunctivitis: No need to panic, will clear off in 1-2 weeks, says MoHP Red eyes and itching, watery discharge, light sensitivity, burning, and tear are among the symptoms of viral conjunctivitis. Nepal 09 Aug, 2023
'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services' The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients. Health 03 Aug, 2023
USAID launches health direct financing project to strengthen Nepal's health system The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, in partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), officially launched the $25 million Health Direct Financing Project today. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2023
Health Ministry urges doctors to return back to work The Ministry of Health and Population has requested the Nepal Medical Association to withdraw its protest program and facilitate return of health workers to regular work. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2023
MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. Health 25 Dec, 2022
KMC set to distribute medical facilities to chronic disease patients Kathmandu Metropolitan City has written to all its 32 ward offices, directing them to provide specified amount as medical expenses to kidney, cancer and spinal cord paralysis patients in line with the procedure approved and issued by the Ministry of Health and Population. Kathmandu 28 Aug, 2022
Organisational structures ready for health facilities The Ministry of Health and Population has fixed the model organisational structure and details of human resources to be mobilised for the five-bed, 10-bed, and 15-bed basic health facilities that will be operated and managed by the local levels. Nepal 25 Jul, 2022
MoHP urges people not to drop guard as COVID cases spike The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to adopt precautionary measures and stay away from crowded areas in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases. Nepal 23 Jul, 2022
Suspected monkeypox case in Nepal confirmed as Leprosy Suspected monkeypox case in Nepal confirmed as Leprosy Nepal 17 Jun, 2022
Distribute medical expenses as per legal provisions, local levels told The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has sent to all the local levels the procedure for providing medical expenses to patients who have undergone renal transplant and are receiving dialysis service and cancer and spinal cord paralysis patients. Nepal 13 Apr, 2022
Lawmakers briefed about COVID-19 vaccination The Ministry of Health and Population organised an interaction on COVID-19 vaccination, risk communication, and community engagement with members of the National Assembly under the coordination of the National Assembly and with technical support from World Health Organisation, Country Office for Nepal, in Kathmandu, yesterday. Nepal 24 Feb, 2022
Omicron variant: Mimicking dengue-like illness in Nepal Over the last few days, Nepal has witnessed approximately 10,000 new coronavirus cases each day. Opinion 26 Jan, 2022
