Health

Nepal on high alert against Ebola virus threat

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has stepped up precautionary measures to...

‘Heat Action Day’ being observed today

KATHMANDU: The fifth edition of Heat Action Day is being observed around the world...

High alert at entry points amid Ebola risk

KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Ebola virus outbreak spreading...

Heat set to rise again across Nepal

KATHMANDU: After several days of rainfall and cloudy conditions brought temporary relief from soaring...

Health camp held in Gorkha, 1,000+ benefited

GORKHA: More than 1,000 people in Gorkha district benefitted from a two-day free cardiac...

Tobacco use found among children as young as 10 in Nepal, study warns

KATHMANDU: A growing concern has emerged in Nepal as recent findings show that even...

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...