Health Minister inspects TIA, holds talks with authorities on Mpox risk management The Ministry has set up health desks for incoming passengers to curb the potential spread of Mpox. Kathmandu 01 Jan, 2025
Nepal is susceptible to Mpox, people urged to avoid risky behaviour According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal is at risk of contracting monkeypox (Mpox), which has recently been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the highest level of alarm under international health law. Health 20 Aug, 2024
Nepal at risk of Mpox infection, Ministry expects cooperation from civic-level The Ministry of Health and Population has said Nepal falls under the risk of infection of monkey pox (Mpox). Health 19 Aug, 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
'No need to panic from new variant of COVID-19' The World Health Organization has confirmed the presence of the new variant of COVID-19 in the Kerala State of India. Kathmandu 20 Dec, 2023
APF to ensure security across country ​​​​​​​Armed Police Force, Nepal has deployed 29,154 armed police personnel under its special security scheme targeting the festive season. Nepal 20 Oct, 2023
Over 10 thousand people enter Nepal via Gaddachauki in a week for Dashain Trained dogs have been mobilized along the border area to prevent any untoward incidents and to ensure security of travelers. Nepal 28 Sep, 2022
Monkeypox: Not here As yet, but be prepared to deal with it ​​​​​​​On July 23, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of global concern. Nepal 31 Jul, 2022
Border points open after 18 months Entry points on the Indo-Nepal border in Rautahat have resumed after one-and-a-half years. Nepal 29 Sep, 2021
Shortage of antigen kits hits Bajura The number of coronavirus cases is soaring in Bajura, but the district is facing acute shortage of kits required for antigen tests. Nepal 03 May, 2021
Tourist entry banned in Bandipur Local administration has banned the entry of tourists in Bandipur considering the rapidly spreading coronavirus cases in Tanahun. Nepal 02 May, 2021
NHRC urges govt to handle health crisis effectively ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has urged the government to manage and operate holding centres, quarantine facilities, and isolation centres set up at the Nepal-India border points. Kathmandu 02 May, 2021
