Man Loses Vision After Slapping Eye to Stop Twitching
Man Loses Vision After Slapping Eye to Stop Twitching
Beijing. A man has lost vision in his eye after repeatedly slapping it to stop it from twitching, a phenomenon believed to be an ominous sign in China. While twitching of the left eye is considered...
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Seven in 10 deaths in Nepal now caused by non-communicable diseases
Seven in 10 deaths in Nepal now caused by non-communicable diseases
KATHMANDU, June 30: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of death in Nepal, with seven out of every 10 deaths now attributed to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, ...
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Govt expands digital, affordable healthcare services
Govt expands digital, affordable healthcare services
KATHMANDU, July 3: The government says it has made progress toward building a more accessible and responsive healthcare system during its first 100 days, with reforms focused on affordable treatmen...
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Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children
Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children
Officials say floating populations, slum dwellers, and migrant workers are among the biggest hurdles to achieving full vaccination coverage in urban areas. In April this year, immunisation workers...
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Health ministry dismisses reports of hantavirus outbreak in Nepal
Health ministry dismisses reports of hantavirus outbreak in Nepal
KATHMANDU, July 3: The Ministry of Health and Food Safety on Friday dismissed media reports claiming that Nepal is at risk of a hantavirus outbreak, describing them as unverified and baseless.
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Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children
Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children
Officials say floating populations, slum dwellers, and migrant workers are among the biggest hurdles to achieving full vaccination coverage in urban areas. In April this year, immunisation workers...
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Health Ministry issues hantavirus alert after Nepal’s first reported death
Health Ministry issues hantavirus alert after Nepal’s first reported death
KATHMANDU, July 2: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to stay alert against hantavirus after Nepal recorded its first reported death from the rodent-borne disease, wa...
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Man Suffers Severe Eye Damage After Using Massage Gun on Eyes
Man Suffers Severe Eye Damage After Using Massage Gun on Eyes
Edinburgh. A young man in Scotland has suffered serious eye problems after using a massage gun around and directly on his eyes. Doctors said that using a massage gun, which is used to relieve muscl...
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MENTAL WELLBEING: Are we mistaking awareness for progress?
MENTAL WELLBEING: Are we mistaking awareness for progress?
Awareness alone cannot strengthen Nepal’s mental health system; lasting progress depends on training and the effective implementation of mental health initiatives. Recently, through the various co...
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Hospitals in the hills and mountains seek anti-venom
Hospitals in the hills and mountains seek anti-venom
Shortages at some snake bite treatment centres have forced officials to shift antivenom from centres with extra stocks. The spread of venomous snakes into Nepal's hills and mountains has prompted ...
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Bharatpur Hospital tops federal hospitals in minimum service standards
Bharatpur Hospital tops federal hospitals in minimum service standards
CHITWAN, June 29: Bharatpur Hospital has secured the highest score among federal hospitals in the latest Minimum Service Standards (MSS) assessment conducted by the Ministry of Health and Populatio...
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Afghanistan: Over 45,000 Drug Addicts Treated in One Year
Afghanistan: Over 45,000 Drug Addicts Treated in One Year
Kathmandu. In Afghanistan, more than 45,000 people addicted to drugs in the last one year have completed treatment and reunited with their families, the Afghan Ministry of Public Health has stated....
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Negligence Alleged at Karnali Province Hospital After Patient's X-ray Mishap
Negligence Alleged at Karnali Province Hospital After Patient's X-ray Mishap
Surkhet. Hira, the 18-year-old daughter of Maniram Adhikari of Birendranagar Municipality-1, was seriously injured after falling from a mango tree on Sunday evening. She suffered fractures in vario...
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Bajura declared fully immunised and immunisation-sustained district
Bajura declared fully immunised and immunisation-sustained district
Bajura, June 29 Bajura district has been officially declared a fully immunised and immunisation-sustained district amid a programme on Sunday after ensuring complete vaccination coverage for eligi...
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Woman Arrested for Practicing Medicine Illegally
Woman Arrested for Practicing Medicine Illegally
Kathmandu. Chetana A.M. (Poudel) was arrested by the Police Headquarters Central Investigation Bureau for illegally practicing medicine. The main reason for Poudel's arrest is the use of a medical ...
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Drug Department Recalls Substandard Linares M 850 Tablets Manufactured by Grace Pharmaceuticals
Drug Department Recalls Substandard Linares M 850 Tablets Manufactured by Grace Pharmaceuticals
29th June 2026, Kathmandu Department of Drug Administration has directed the immediate suspension of the sale and distribution of Linares M 850 Tablets manufactured by Grace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Lt...
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Norvic International Hospital Hosts International Neuro-Oncology Conference NeuroOn 2026
Norvic International Hospital Hosts International Neuro-Oncology Conference NeuroOn 2026
29th June 2026, Kathmandu Norvic International Hospital, in collaboration with the Nepalese Society of Neurosurgeons, has successfully concluded the two-day international neuro-oncology conference...
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10 Warning Signs Your Eyes Show About Underlying Health Issues
10 Warning Signs Your Eyes Show About Underlying Health Issues
Kathmandu. The eye is a very sensitive and important organ of our body. It is impossible to see the world without eyes. Therefore, it is important to take special care of eye health. Some eye-rela...
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Kathmandu Metropolis provides 1,800 vials of anti-rabies vaccine to Sukraraj Hospital
Kathmandu Metropolis provides 1,800 vials of anti-rabies vaccine to Sukraraj Hospital
Government officials seek more doses from provincial and local governments as it will take weeks for the ongoing procurement process to be completed. The Health Department of the Kathmandu Metropo...
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Free medicines run dry in Salyan as patients wait for provincial supplies
Free medicines run dry in Salyan as patients wait for provincial supplies
Chronic disease patients have gone without free medication for three months, forcing many to buy costly medicines as local health facilities await deliveries from the Karnali provincial government....
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Bird flu spreads across 11 districts, infecting 82 locations as Kathmandu Valley remains on alert
Bird flu spreads across 11 districts, infecting 82 locations as Kathmandu Valley remains on alert
LALITPUR, June 27: Bird flu (H5N1) is spreading rapidly across the country, with infections confirmed in 82 locations across 11 districts, including parts of the Kathmandu Valley, according to the ...
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Paropakar Maternity Hospital Partners KIOCH For Affordable, Specialized Newborn Care
Paropakar Maternity Hospital Partners KIOCH For Affordable, Specialized Newborn Care
27th June 2026, Kathmandu In a breakthrough for neonatal healthcare in Nepal, the Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital (Prasuti Griha) and the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH) have ...
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More Than a Textbook: Documenting the Evolution of Paediatric Surgery in Nepal
More Than a Textbook: Documenting the Evolution of Paediatric Surgery in Nepal
The publication of Basics of Paediatric Surgery: A Textbook for Medical Students and Professionals, edited by Prof. Dr. Rameshwar Prasad Pokharel with co-editors Dr. Geha Raj Dahal and Dr. Dinesh P...
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DDA seizes suspected counterfeit asthma medicine in nationwide crackdown
DDA seizes suspected counterfeit asthma medicine in nationwide crackdown
Stocks were confiscated from wholesalers and retailers in Kathmandu Valley, Rupendehi and Kailali. In a major crackdown on illicit and counterfeit drugs being sold in Nepal under the name of a lea...
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Health Ministry urges aid agencies to boost nutrition funding
Health Ministry urges aid agencies to boost nutrition funding
Teams of nutritionists have been sent to provinces to coordinate immediate measures after a government assessment found over 200,000 children under five acutely malnourished. As the nutrition cris...
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Parenting shapes the adults our children become
Parenting shapes the adults our children become
Every day, I meet teenagers and young adults struggling with trust issues, fear of abandonment, emotional dependency, commitment issues, people-pleasing tendencies, and difficulties in maintaining ...
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Private hospitals resist free care mandate for poor patients
Private hospitals resist free care mandate for poor patients
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Anti-rabies vaccine supply adequate: Health Ministry
Anti-rabies vaccine supply adequate: Health Ministry
KATHMANDU, June 25: The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has said that there are currently around 10,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock.
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Ministry of Health Has 10,000 Vials of Anti-Rabies Vaccine in Stock
Ministry of Health Has 10,000 Vials of Anti-Rabies Vaccine in Stock
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene currently has approximately 10,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock. Ministry Joint Spokesperson Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari informed that 10,01...
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Three in four maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or in transit
Three in four maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or in transit
Experts blame referral delays and poor quality care in birthing centres and district hospitals for high maternal death. A 37-year-old woman carrying twins delivered her first child through normal ...
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Three Names Recommended for BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital Chairman Post
Three Names Recommended for BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital Chairman Post
Kathmandu. Three names have been recommended for the vacant chairman post of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan. According to sources from the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, the n...
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No more rabies deaths
No more rabies deaths
The state’s failure to provide rabies vaccine is an act of negligence that the people cannot tolerate. A 48-year-old man from Chandragiri recently succumbed to rabies infection after failing to se...
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Buttermilk: A Summer Superdrink for Gut Health, Hydration, and Liver Support
Buttermilk: A Summer Superdrink for Gut Health, Hydration, and Liver Support
Kathmandu. In the summer season, everyone desires light and cool things to keep their body healthy and their stomach cool and comfortable. During this time, many people like to drink buttermilk. Bu...
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Nepal Mediciti Partners SingHealth Singapore to Elevate Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Nepal Mediciti Partners SingHealth Singapore to Elevate Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
24th June 2026, Kathmandu In a major step toward global healthcare standards, Nepal Mediciti has officially signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SingHealth Singapore, one of A...
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Bird flu spreads to 82 locations in 11 districts; Kathmandu Valley identified as hotspot
Bird flu spreads to 82 locations in 11 districts; Kathmandu Valley identified as hotspot
KATHMANDU, June 23: Bird flu has been detected in 82 locations across 11 districts, including the Kathmandu Valley, which authorities have identified as a hotspot for the disease.
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Doctor exodus gathers pace as overseas opportunities attract Nepali medics
Doctor exodus gathers pace as overseas opportunities attract Nepali medics
KATHMANDU, June 23: The number of medical doctors obtaining a 'Good Standing Certificate' from the Nepal Medical Council has surpassed the number of those acquiring the council licence so far this ...
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A Doctor's View from Health Insurance OPD: Bridging Policy and Practice Gaps in Nepal
A Doctor's View from Health Insurance OPD: Bridging Policy and Practice Gaps in Nepal
A middle-aged man sits across the desk in the health insurance OPD, clutching a file filled with reports and a newly issued insurance card. He has traveled from Myagdi, arriving in Pokhara late at ...
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Taiwanese and Nepali Rotary Clubs Sign Strategic Agreement to Launch Multi Year Community Health Program in Nepal
Taiwanese and Nepali Rotary Clubs Sign Strategic Agreement to Launch Multi Year Community Health Program in Nepal
23rd June 2026, Kathmandu Rotary organizations from Taiwan and Nepal have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to implement an integrated community health and medical screening initiati...
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Nepali Doctors Seek Better Opportunities Abroad, Data Shows
Nepali Doctors Seek Better Opportunities Abroad, Data Shows
Kathmandu. A frightening statistic has emerged that most Nepali doctors are choosing foreign countries as their employment destination in the lure of attractive service facilities. Although the Ne...
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Nepal: From Trekking Destination to Himalayan Wellness Hub
Nepal: From Trekking Destination to Himalayan Wellness Hub
Editorial For decades, Nepal has been recognized globally as a premier destination for trekking, mountaineering, and adventure tourism. While this identity has contributed significantly to the cou...
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Cancer Survivors Share Experiences and Ask Questions at Awareness Program
Cancer Survivors Share Experiences and Ask Questions at Awareness Program
Doctor, after cancer is cured, will there be any problem in conceiving? After cancer is cured, will there be a possibility of recurrence? Can one live a normal life after cancer is cured? At a one...
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Beyond ‘this is just me’
Beyond ‘this is just me’
Understanding the patterns behind our fears, reactions and relationships can open the possibility of change. Many people carry certain beliefs about themselves as if they are permanent truths. “I ...
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Kathmandu Valley battles bird flu outbreaks
Kathmandu Valley battles bird flu outbreaks
Officials say infection has been reported at over 50 places. The Department of Livestock Services on Monday deployed four separate rapid response teams of veterinary technicians to cull chickens a...
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Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs out
Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs out
NAIROBI, June 22: African hospitals face huge new costs as they scramble to replace the main anaesthetic for child operations that is set to run out in 2027, a charity has warned.
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We know how to stop rabies. We just aren’t doing it
We know how to stop rabies. We just aren’t doing it
Given the preventable yet fatal nature of this disease, there should be no justification for shortages of rabies vaccines. A 35-year-old man recently visited Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disea...
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Nepal Mediciti Hospital Launches Dedicated Andrology and Male Fertility Clinic to Transform Men Healthcare Services
Nepal Mediciti Hospital Launches Dedicated Andrology and Male Fertility Clinic to Transform Men Healthcare Services
22nd June 2026, Kathmandu Nepal Mediciti Hospital has officially inaugurated its specialized Andrology, Sexual Medicine, and Male Fertility Clinic. Nepal Mediciti Launches Clinic The newly intro...
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Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
SYDNEY, June 22: Australia is checking for any sign of "entrenched" H5 bird flu in its wildlife after detecting the country's first two cases, the government said Monday.
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HAMS Hospital Chairman Ram Sharan Bhandari Honored with Prestigious Corporate Health Institution Award 2026
HAMS Hospital Chairman Ram Sharan Bhandari Honored with Prestigious Corporate Health Institution Award 2026
22nd June 2026, Kathmandu HAMS Hospital Chairman Ram Sharan Bhandari has been formally presented with the Corporate Health Institution Award 2026. HAMS Hospital Chairman Awarded The high-level c...
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Weeks after dog bite, man dies of rabies
Weeks after dog bite, man dies of rabies
The 48-year-old from Chandragiri could not get anti-rabies vaccine on time due to shortages in his locality and reached Sukraraj Hospital only after symptoms appeared. A 48-year-old man from Chand...
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Who Should Not Eat Raw Onions?
Who Should Not Eat Raw Onions?
Kathmandu. Raw onion is an integral part of Nepali cuisine. It is used in various ways in salads, chaat, and dal-roti. People eat it for its taste and health benefits. It is rich in vitamin C, fibe...
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