Health

Shun tobacco use for better health: Health Minister Mehta

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, has urged tobacco users to...

World No Tobacco Day 2026 being observed across globe

KATHMANDU: ‘World No Tobacco Day’ is observed annually on 31 May, bringing together governments,...

Govt targets dust-free cities, boosts road maintenance budget

KATHMANDU: The government has set an ambitious target to make Kathmandu Valley and other...

Govt targets 100% safe drinking water in 5 years, expands health services

KATHMANDU: The government has set an ambitious goal to provide safe and clean drinking...

Govt to upgrade Nepal Drugs Ltd, reform health sector

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to significantly enhance the capacity of Nepal Drugs...

KMC Hospital expands advanced dermatology & cosmetic surgery services

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) Teaching Hospital in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, has expanded its advanced...

600 plus people benefit from health camp

MYAGDI: More than 600 people benefited from a free health camp concluded at Darbang...

Cancer medicine shortage hits country’s largest cancer hospital

CHITWAN: The country’s largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan...

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Gokarneshwar; high alert issued in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Authorities have confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known...

Govt demanded to curb import of foreign medicines which already produced in Nepal

CHITWAN: The Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) has demanded the government to...