'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
Yeti Airlines to provide free air tickets for cancer patients Yeti Airlines Pvt. Ltd. has signed an agreement with Purbanchal Cancer Hospital to provide free air tickets to cancer patients traveling for treatment. Nepal 02 Feb, 2025
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
BRCA1 and BRCA2 tests possible in country For the first time in Nepal, genetic testing, also known as "Gene Sequencing," related to breast cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2) has been made possible. Nepal 01 Jan, 2025
Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer. Health 31 Dec, 2024
Bhaktapur Hospital prepares to operate CT scan, mammogram machines The Bhaktapur Hospital is preparing to operate CT scan machine soon. The Ministry of Health of Bagmati Province, has already purchased a machine for Rs 80 million. Kathmandu 20 Dec, 2024
Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of 'Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI)'. Health 19 Dec, 2024
Uterine cancer screening to commence nationwide in Nepal from February 13 According to a WHO report, uterine cancer accounted for over 7,700 of the 14,000 cancer-related deaths in Nepal in 2022. Nepal 02 Dec, 2024
Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall The United States Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket. World 06 Aug, 2024
Government sensitive for promoting citizens' health: PM Dahal Prime Minster Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the government is sensitive to the citizens' health and working accordingly. Nepal 05 May, 2024
Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
Bharatpur developing as a health hub: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the Bharatpur Metropolitan City is being developed as a new hub for health care services. Nepal 01 Mar, 2024
