Accelerate tobacco, e-cigarette control measures: WHO The World Health Organization is calling on countries in South-East Asia Region to intensify efforts to control tobacco and e-cigarette use, as despite steep decline over the years tobacco consumption in the Region continues to be the highest globally, and vaping is on the rise. Nepal 20 Feb, 2024
Tobacco products banned in Kathmandu from today The decision of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) to put a complete ban on the storage, sale, distribution and consumption of tobacco products comes into effect from today. Kathmandu 14 Dec, 2023
Tobacco products banned in Kathmandu from today The selling, consumption and transaction of tobacco-based products have been prohibited in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) area from today. Kathmandu 13 Dec, 2023
KMC to impose complete ban on sale of tobacco products packaged in plastic The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to completely ban the sale of tobacco products in all its 32 wards from December 13, 2023. Kathmandu 29 Nov, 2023
SEA-HEARTS to reduce cardiovascular diseases in WHO South-East Asia Region The South-East Asia-HEARTS initiative is being rolled out by countries across the South-East Asia Region, including Nepal, to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases, a leading cause of death. Nepal 30 Sep, 2023
WHO launches first ever Quit Tobacco App The World Health Organisation today launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms — including smokeless and other newer products. Nepal 18 Feb, 2022
Tobacco use declines in South-East Asia Commending countries, including Nepal, in the World Health Organisation South- East Asia for achieving steep decline in tobacco use, the WHO on Thursday said persistent and concerted efforts over the years, which have continued despite the pandemic, must be sustained and scaled up further to rid the region of the scourge of tobacco. Health 19 Nov, 2021
WHO committed to strengthening stroke care services The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region on Thursday said it was committed to strengthening health care services in its member countries, including Nepal, to prevent, treat, and manage stroke, and to provide quality rehabilitative care for stroke-related disability. Nepal 29 Oct, 2021
WHO highlights threats posed by electronic nicotine delivery systems Many countries are making progress in the fight against tobacco, but a new World Health Organisation report shows some are not addressing emerging nicotine and tobacco products and failing to regulate them. Nepal 28 Jul, 2021
Head and neck cancer: Tobacco kills The ongoing pandemic has taken center stage of the country’s health system as in all countries, and even cancer care has taken a back seat in Nepal. Opinion 28 Jul, 2021
Kathmandu metropolis� anti-tobacco drive goes up in smoke Kathmandu, November 17 Kathmandu Metropolitan City, on June 8, signed an agreement with Healthy Cities, a global network of cities committed to saving lives by preventing non-communicable diseases, with a major mandate to control purchase, sale and... Horoscopes 18 Nov, 2019
India bans e-cigarettes as global backlash at vaping gathers pace NEW DELHI: India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes on Wednesday and warned of an “epidemic” among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move globally against vaping over growing health concerns. The ban cuts off a huge... Women 19 Sep, 2019
