Health Minister: Poor policy choices causing brain drain in healthcare Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has acknowledged that Nepal is losing healthcare professionals due to inadequate policy measures. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2025
How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
'Bir Hospital's new OPD complex revolutionising patient care' Bir Hospital, Nepal's oldest and most prestigious healthcare institution, has taken a monumental step in revolutionising patient care by completing its new five-story Outpatient Department (OPD) complex. This modern facility, constructed with Rs.160 crore grant from India, symbolises a transformative shift in Nepal's healthcare infrastructure. Kathmandu 04 Mar, 2025
'Dabur gung-ho about future growth in Nepal' Mohit Malhotra is the chief executive officer of the $1.2-billion Dabur India Ltd, one of India’s largest consumer products maker and best Ayurvedic company. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family. Health 24 Nov, 2024
Inmates in Central Jail hit by mental illness The Central Jail Hospital in Jagannath Dewal, Sundhara, has become a referral centre for sick prisoners from across the country. Since treatment is not available in other prisons, this hospital has become a "referral centre" for inmates throughout the country. Nepal 10 Sep, 2024
Ministry of Health directs hospitals to operate OPD services also on public holidays The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatches a circular, directing 34 hospitals and health facilities to operate the Out-Patient Department (OPD) services also on public holidays. Health 03 Sep, 2024
Dhairya Cancer Foundation conducts "Threads of Hope" program for families, caretakers of cancer patients The Dhairya Cancer Foundation recently conducted its "Threads of Hope" program at the oncology department of Bir Hospital. Kathmandu 28 Aug, 2024
Bajura woman suffering in hospital bed due to financial hardship Twenty-six-year-old Ramila Kumari BK from Badimalika Municipality-9, Bajura, is struggling in a bed at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu due to financial hardship. Nepal 23 Jul, 2024
Japan hands over medical equipment to Kathmandu public hospitals The Japanese government has handed over medical equipment to advanced public hospitals in Kathmandu Valley on Thursday. Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2024
Climate change-induced invasive alien species pose a threat to biodiversity in Nepal According to Professor Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary at TU, invasive alien species establish themselves by rapidly replacing native species following habitat destruction and global warming. Environment 06 Jun, 2024
14% of country's health equipment remains unused As much as 14 percent of the total health equipment in the country remains unused, a study has revealed. Health 20 May, 2024
