Experts say risk of an outbreak is high as dengue-spreading mosquitoes also transmit chikungunya and Nepal has a history of infections.

With infertility rates rising and IVF services expanding, experts push for a dedicated law to govern the procedures.

Officials hope the training will help in addressing the shortage of psychiatric doctors at peripheral health facilities.

Officials launch mass vaccination drive after two victims with no recent dogbite history died from rabies.

Lack of surveillance in 26 districts, and gaps in healthcare system fuels doubts about the accuracy of the data.

Early morning lab test showed pesticide, but the seller had already left before officials could stop the sale.

Experts warn reluctance to invest in nutrition programmes could jeopardise Nepal’s health gains and SDG targets.

Instead of focussing on public access to health care and effective service delivery, Minister Paudel announces several free programmes as achievements, without ensuring resources to implement them, experts say.

A 74-year-old woman from Kaski, who was suffering from multiple underlying conditions, succumbed to the coronavirus on Sunday.

Officials ask health facilities with surplus of the birth control shots to share with those facing shortages.

Scepticism stems from lack of independent verification and global recognition of the claim. Doctors warn such claims could create a false sense of security among public.

More than 40,000 Nepali women, mostly in rural areas, estimated to have been suffering from obstetric fistula.

Thousands suffered on Monday after doctors skipped duties at public hospitals to protest Consumer Court verdicts.

Doctors’ union to shun non-emergency care Monday after negligent doctors and hospitals ordered to pay hefty fines.

Kathmandu Valley is among high-risk areas. Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches a drive urging improved hygiene.

Experts call for urgent preparations including, strengthening health facilities and launching effective awareness campaigns.

At least one person died and 221 others tested positive for Covid in the country since January.

National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.

Over 1,500 people from 73 districts have tested positive for the dengue virus since January.

Over 16,000 people were infected with the potentially fatal disease last year as the parasite spread beyond rural areas.