Health insurance coverage reaches 49pc population in Gandaki Province The health insurance coverage has reached 49 per cent of the population in Gandaki Province. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
Health institutions run out of drugs in Madhes Province The state-owned health institutions in Madhes Province have faced a shortage of medicines as the Health Supplies Centre failed to proceed with procurement on time. Nepal 07 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 03 Apr, 2025
Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 31 Mar, 2025
Nepal emerging as a regional hub for eye care, attracting patients from across south asia Nepal’s eye care sector has emerged as a regional medical hub, attracting patients from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and other countries due to its high-quality, affordable services. Nepal 26 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. World 18 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 235 and threaten to fully reignite war with Hamas Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. World 18 Mar, 2025
Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
Wildfire Season has begun, but the worst is yet to come A study published in Information Geography journal shows that Nepal’s forests are under severe threat from climate-exacerbated wildfires. Nepal 16 Mar, 2025
Viral infection cases on rise in Solukhumbu Viral infection has gripped Solukhumbu district. Number of patients suffering from viral fever, common cold and cough, asthma, pneumonia, headache, respiratory problems and diarrhea has been increasing at different places in the district from last week. Nepal 14 Mar, 2025
How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
In what ways can accelerated action drive women's empowerment and transformation in Nepal? As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from diverse sectors — corporate, politics, health, development, and beyond — to share their insights on a pressing question: Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
