HPV vaccines distributed across all provinces: MoHP The government is set to launch a nationwide program from February 4 to 18 to administer the HPV vaccine to 1.688 million girls aged 10-14 years. Nepal 16 Jan, 2025
No need for panic over hMPV: MoHP The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has assured that the country has the capacity to monitor and manage human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory virus, in Nepal. Nepal 09 Jan, 2025
'Hello Health' initiative to address citizens' grievances Grievances can be registered by dialing '1115' or through WhatsApp and Viber at 98513-30592. Additionally, complaints can be sent via email to "hellohealth@mohp.gov.np." Nepal 09 Dec, 2024
Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. Health 07 Nov, 2024
Children form heart of Dr Bhagwan's project of passion Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala — a name that needs no introduction for us — this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country’s Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024
Dengue cases surpass 6,000, over 600 reported in Kathmandu Valley The mosquito-borne infection has been detected in all districts except Humla and Mustang, said Dr. Gokarna Prasad Dahal, Chief of Vector-Borne Disease Control at the Division. Health 02 Sep, 2024
JN.1, the newest variant of COVID-19, is highly transmissible, says MoHP The infection rate of the newest sub-variant of Coronavirus, JN.1, is increasing in Nepal. Kathmandu 09 Jan, 2024
MoHP issues directive on indigent citizens' medication The government has issued a directive concerning the medical treatment facilities for indigent citizens. Nepal 29 Nov, 2023
MoHP urges for prevention of post-quake disease outbreak The government has urged the bodies concerned to carry out works for the prevention of possible disease outbreak, malnutrition and psycho-social problems following the earthquake and for their proper management. Nepal 08 Nov, 2023
41,857 cases of dengue reported nationwide since January 1 A total of 41,857 cases of dengue have been identified in 76 districts, with Koshi Province reporting the highest number (57.6 per cent), followed by Gandaki Province (23.4 per cent), Bagmati Province (12.4 per cent), Sudurpaschim Province (3.1 per cent), Lumbini (1.8 per cent), Madhes Province (1.4 per cent) and Karnali Province (0.4 per cent) since January 1. Nepal 27 Oct, 2023
39,230 dengue cases reported nationwide ​​​​​​​As of October 23, a total of 39,230 dengue cases have been identified from 76 districts, with Koshi Province reporting highest number (61.1 per cent), followed by Gandaki Province (19.9 per cent), Bagmati Province (12.6 per cent), Sudurpaschim Province (2.9 per cent), Lumbini Province (1.7 per cent), Madhes Province (1.5 per cent) and Karnali Province (0.3 per cent). Nepal 15 Oct, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
