Counseling Psychology at TU helps students make a difference The Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal’s oldest and most respected university, offerd a Master’s program in Counseling Psychology that is ideal for students who want to help others with emotional and mental health challenges. Education 30 Dec, 2024
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. World 04 Dec, 2024
The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. Opinion 06 Oct, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister draws attention of world seeking Bipin Joshi's release Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, who is in New York of the USA in connection with attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly, has urged the global community to take initiatives for the safe release of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student, believed to be in the captivity of the extremist group Hamas. Nepal 24 Sep, 2024
Yoga for All: Bridging Health Gaps Every year on June 21st, the world celebrates International Yoga Day, a global testament to Yoga's universal appeal and ancient wisdom. While this celebration is significant, it must also prompt us to look inward, particularly in South Asian countries, to integrate Yoga meaningfully into daily life, especially school practices and urban planning decisions. Opinion 21 Jun, 2024
Children activity book 'LOVE YOUR EYES' launched Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk and Dr Reeta Gurung, Chief Executive Officer from Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) launched a new resource to promote eye health in children, on Tuesday. Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2024
Impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases in Nepal With the recent rise in global temperatures, Nepal is among several nations severly impacted by climate change. Health 05 Jun, 2024
Optimism abounds as 'World Rare Disease Day' marked in Nepal February 28th is globally recognized as World Rare Disease Day, with the aim of fostering understanding about rare diseases among clinicians and advocating for equitable healthcare. Kathmandu 29 Feb, 2024
National measles-rubella vaccination drive launched The government aims to eliminate measles-rubella from the country by 2026. Nepal 25 Feb, 2024
Grieving mother develops world first medical communications for care of children with life limiting cancer Enduring the death of her 12-year-old son, Sam, from brain cancer in 2018, Australian mother Jennifer Donohoe has chosen Nepal this month to announce her communications model of care for Paediatric Oncology teams globally. Kathmandu 07 Feb, 2024
Pokhara to host International Mountain Cross-country Championship on Nov 25 The Nepal-China International Mountain Cross-country Championship is to take place in Pokhara this November 25. Nepal 19 Nov, 2023
Scant attention paid to hazards of lead poisoning Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other governmental and non-governmental organisations have been marking every third week of October as International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) since 2013, lead poisoning, particularly among children, remains a major health problem and is in fact increasing. Nepal 29 Oct, 2023
