Over 17,000 adolescent girls being given HPV vaccine in Bhaktapur A total of 17,691 adolescent girls in Bhaktapur are expected to get the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer. Nepal 14 Jan, 2025
Over 110,000 adolescent girls in Kathmandu district to receive HPV vaccine More than 110,000 adolescent girls in Kathmandu district are set to be vaccinated with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Kathmandu 12 Jan, 2025
386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year. Health 15 Oct, 2024
12,644 confirmed dengue cases, six deaths While approximately two million people are expected to leave the Kathmandu Valley during Dashain, and the Department of Transportation has issued 20-point directives to ensure safe and hassle-free travel, dengue fever could cause problems during Dashain if safety precautions are not taken, as dengue fever has spread to 76 districts so far. Nepal 26 Sep, 2024
Chitwan sees rise in Dengue and Scrub Typhus cases The cases of dengue and scrub typhus have risen significantly since mid-July. Nepal 25 Sep, 2024
78 cases of scrub typhus diagnosed since July Out of the patients who came for treatment in various hospitals of the district since last July, 78 persons have been diagnosed with scrub typhus infection. Nepal 01 Sep, 2024
Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well. Health 03 Apr, 2024
Karnali Province reports 900 new TB cases The number of tuberculosis patients is on an increasing trend in Karnali province. Nepal 27 Mar, 2024
COVID-19 resurfaces in Chitwan after ten months Health Office Chitwan has urged everyone to exercise caution following the confirmation of coronavirus infection. Nepal 16 Jan, 2024
Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July. Health 27 Sep, 2023
Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11 ​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11. Health 05 Sep, 2023
SC orders Kanti Children's Hospital to compensate Rs 3 million for medical negligence The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Kanti Children's Hospital in Kathmandu to provide Rs 3 million in compensation to a child in the case relating to medical malpractice. Kathmandu 28 Jul, 2023
