Stigma and Discrimination Against HIV and TB Persist, Stakeholders Say
Stigma and Discrimination Against HIV and TB Persist, Stakeholders Say
Kathmandu. Stakeholders have stated that stigma and discrimination related to HIV and TB still persist severely. Although significant improvements have been made in prevention, testing, and treatme...
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25-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized With Severe Pancreatitis After Extreme Dieting
25-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized With Severe Pancreatitis After Extreme Dieting
Beijing. A 25-year-old woman has fallen seriously ill due to adopting an extremely strict and unhealthy dieting style to lose weight in China. The woman developed acute pancreatitis due to eating ...
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India lays foundation stone for Nepal–Bharat Maitri Hospital in Humla
India lays foundation stone for Nepal–Bharat Maitri Hospital in Humla
KATHMANDU, June 12: The Foundation Stone for the construction of the Nepal–Bharat Maitri Hospital Building was laid on June 11 in Chankheli Rural Municipality-2 of Humla district in Karnali Provinc...
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Two Govt Hospitals in Chitwan See Increased Patient Load
Two Govt Hospitals in Chitwan See Increased Patient Load
Chitwan. The patient load has increased at two government hospitals here in Chitwan - Bharatpur Hospital and BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital. The number of patients coming for outpatient servic...
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Nepal Eye Hospital Operates Regularly on Sundays
Nepal Eye Hospital Operates Regularly on Sundays
Kathmandu. Nepal Eye Hospital located in Tripureshwor has stated that regular services are being operated on Sundays, which are holidays. This hospital, known as Nepal's first eye hospital, has bee...
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Nepal-India Friendship Hospital Building Construction Begins in Humla
Nepal-India Friendship Hospital Building Construction Begins in Humla
Humla. The construction of the Nepal-India Friendship Hospital building has begun with the objective of increasing access to health services in Humla, a remote mountainous district of Karnali Provi...
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First Human Trial of Age-Reversing Treatment Conducted
First Human Trial of Age-Reversing Treatment Conducted
Kathmandu. A treatment claimed to have the potential to reverse the aging process has been tested on the human body. This is the first time an injection to stop aging in humans has been administere...
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Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO
Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO
BERLIN, June 12: More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record ...
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Nepal’s rabies vaccine crisis puts lives on the line
Nepal’s rabies vaccine crisis puts lives on the line
It’s the state’s duty to ensure that critical vaccines are always available at public health facilities. Visit a state-run health facility in your district for the rabies vaccine, and health worke...
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Nepal suspends three Chinese doctors linked to illegal Baluwatar hospital
Nepal suspends three Chinese doctors linked to illegal Baluwatar hospital
Nepal Medical Council has suspended temporary registrations of the doctors and requested authorities to close Baluwatar-based Maria Hospital. Three Chinese doctors face possible deportation from N...
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'No Ebola here': misinformation stalls DR Congo response
'No Ebola here': misinformation stalls DR Congo response
PARIS, June 11: Misinformation is hampering efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as distrust spreads alongside the virus.
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Urban Slum Women in Kathmandu Valley Receive Less Postnatal Care Despite Early Antenatal Check-ups
Urban Slum Women in Kathmandu Valley Receive Less Postnatal Care Despite Early Antenatal Check-ups
Kathmandu. A report has stated that although most urban slum women in the Kathmandu Valley receive early antenatal healthcare, the number of those receiving maternal health services is low. Accord...
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Wipro Consumer Care launches nationwide sampling campaign for Glucovita energy drinks
Wipro Consumer Care launches nationwide sampling campaign for Glucovita energy drinks
KATHMANDU, June 11: Wipro Consumer Care Nepal is conducting a nationwide free sampling campaign for its Glucovita Instant Energy Drinks, aiming to give consumers firsthand experience of the product...
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IME Life Insurance Company Limited Funds Vision Restoring Cataract Surgeries for Underprivileged Communities
IME Life Insurance Company Limited Funds Vision Restoring Cataract Surgeries for Underprivileged Communities
11th June 2026, Kathmandu IME Life Insurance Company Limited has officially extended financial assistance under its corporate social responsibility framework to support vision restoring cataract s...
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Govt aims to cut dengue infection by 60% within five years
Govt aims to cut dengue infection by 60% within five years
KATHMANDU, June 11: The government has launched a plan to reduce the dengue infection rate by 60 percent over the next five years.
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Rabies vaccine crisis hits districts. Sukraraj Hospital also critically low on doses
Rabies vaccine crisis hits districts. Sukraraj Hospital also critically low on doses
Epidemiology and Disease Control Division asks WHO for urgent doses. Gayatri Pandey, a resident of Nala in Kavrepalanchok district travelled to Kathmandu on Wednesday for a rabies shot after healt...
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Everest Hospital Introduces Digital Suggestion Box to Enhance Institutional Transparency
Everest Hospital Introduces Digital Suggestion Box to Enhance Institutional Transparency
10th June 2026, Kathmandu Everest Hospital has officially launched its new Digital Suggestion Box system to modernize communication with its service users. Everest Hospital Digital Suggestion Th...
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Mobile Screen Time and Cataracts: Separating Fact from Fiction
Mobile Screen Time and Cataracts: Separating Fact from Fiction
Kathmandu. Old age is believed by many to be the main cause of cataracts. However, excessive use of mobile phones and screens can also be harmful. It can cause eye fatigue, dryness, and vision prob...
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Experts Suggest Hot Coffee Can Cool Body in Summer
Experts Suggest Hot Coffee Can Cool Body in Summer
Kathmandu. Generally, hot beverages are consumed more in the winter season. It is believed to keep the body warm. But experts say that drinking hot coffee in the summer season can also be beneficia...
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Kathmandu Valley remains vulnerable to H5N1; situation largely under control in other parts
Kathmandu Valley remains vulnerable to H5N1; situation largely under control in other parts
KATHMANDU, June 9: The government has implemented emergency measures to control bird flu infection in the affected areas, preventing its further spread.
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People from 11 high JE-burden districts to be vaccinated
People from 11 high JE-burden districts to be vaccinated
Chitwan, Kailali, Tanahun, Dang, Jhapa, Kapilvastu, Morang, Rupendehi, Sunsari, Rautahat and Sarlahi are among the worst-affected districts. All people residing in 11 districts highly affected by ...
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Shortage of anti-rabies vaccine hits Sudurpaschim
Shortage of anti-rabies vaccine hits Sudurpaschim
MAHENDRANAGAR, June 9: Hospitals and health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province have been facing a shortage of anti-rabies vaccines for the past two weeks. The vaccines are essential emergency me...
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Nabil Bank partners with Dhulikhel Hospital for critical healthcare services
Nabil Bank partners with Dhulikhel Hospital for critical healthcare services
KATHMANDU, June 9: Nabil Bank Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Dhulikhel Hospital to strengthen emergency healthcare and rehabilitation services across Nepal, committing financ...
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Young Woman Undergoes Rare Brain Surgery Without Incision at CMC
Young Woman Undergoes Rare Brain Surgery Without Incision at CMC
Chitwan. A 21-year-old woman's ruptured brain vessel was surgically treated without incision at Chitwan Medical College (CMC). The hospital stated that the woman, in whom this type of surgery, con...
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Understanding menopause beyond the physical symptoms
Understanding menopause beyond the physical symptoms
From anxiety and irritability to low self-esteem, menopause can affect many aspects of a woman’s life. Early support and self-care can make a difference. Young girls undergo transforming changes i...
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Universal health coverage needs more state support
Universal health coverage needs more state support
Every Nepali should have access to essential health services, regardless of their financial status. Nepal has long sought to expand access to essential health services and cut related financial bu...
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New Ishan Hospital CT Scan Service Launches With a 10% Discount
New Ishan Hospital CT Scan Service Launches With a 10% Discount
9th June 2026, Kathmandu Ishan Children and Women’s Hospital, located in Basundhara, has formally launched its state-of-the-art CT scan service. To celebrate the inauguration of this advanced diag...
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Nepal Medicity Hosts Nepal’s First ‘Steps2Walk Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Course’
Nepal Medicity Hosts Nepal’s First ‘Steps2Walk Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Course’
9th June 2026, Kathmandu In a milestone achievement for Nepal’s orthopedic sector, Nepal Medicity Hospital, in collaboration with the international non-profit organization Steps2Walk, has successf...
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Bir Hospital CT Scan Services Halted for a Month Due to Machine Malfunction
Bir Hospital CT Scan Services Halted for a Month Due to Machine Malfunction
Kathmandu. Services have been shut down for a month after both CT scan machines at Bir Hospital broke down. Patients are forced to go to the Trauma Center and private hospitals due to the disruptio...
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WHO Launches $518 Million Regional Plan for Ebola Outbreak in DRC
WHO Launches $518 Million Regional Plan for Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive regional plan of 518 million US dollars to strengthen Ebola outbreak control and preparedness capacity in the Democratic Repu...
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World Brain Tumor Day: Increasing number of patients in Nepal
World Brain Tumor Day: Increasing number of patients in Nepal
KATHMANDU June 8: On World Brain Tumor Day, it was reported that the number of brain tumor patients in Nepal is on the rise, with a notable increase in cases this year compared to the previous year.
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Bir Hospital to provide free brain tumour surgeries for one month
Bir Hospital to provide free brain tumour surgeries for one month
Kathmandu, June 8 The National Brain Tumor Center (NBTC) at Bir Hospital has announced that it will provide free brain tumour surgeries to patients registered over the next month. The hospital ma...
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Ebola cases top 500 in DR Congo amid spread warning
Ebola cases top 500 in DR Congo amid spread warning
KINSASA, June 8: The tally of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 515, including 91 deaths, as the health authorities warned on Sunday of continued tran...
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Toxic additives in milk raise alarm over public health risks
Toxic additives in milk raise alarm over public health risks
Kathmandu, June 8 Milk is regarded not only as a food item but also as an unquestionable source of purity, strength, and nutrition. Every day, children and elderly people alike are confidently giv...
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Chaos at Bir Hospital after office-bearers removed
Chaos at Bir Hospital after office-bearers removed
No reagents available for crucial tests, CT scan services halted for a month, and the hospital pharmacy is running short of most medicines. Some two weeks ago, a man in his late 30s was brought to...
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Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Under-50s, Studies Suggest
Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Under-50s, Studies Suggest
London. Poor or incomplete sleep may be a major factor in cancer occurring at a young age, two large studies have shown. In the last three decades, the incidence of cancer in people under 50 has in...
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Government on improving the overall health sector: Minister Mehta
Government on improving the overall health sector: Minister Mehta
Kathmandu, June 7 Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has said that the government is working to improve the overall health sector. At a meeting and discussion organised with journalis...
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Study finds growing loneliness, healthcare gaps among elderly in Upper Mustang
Study finds growing loneliness, healthcare gaps among elderly in Upper Mustang
KATHMANDU, June 7: A study conducted in Upper Mustang has highlighted significant healthcare, nutrition, and emotional well-being challenges facing senior citizens in the remote Himalayan region.
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WHO: Contaminated Food Causes 86.6 Million Illnesses, 1.5 Million Deaths Annually
WHO: Contaminated Food Causes 86.6 Million Illnesses, 1.5 Million Deaths Annually
Kathmandu. Due to contaminated food, approximately 86.6 million people worldwide fall ill every year and 1.5 million people die, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated. According to the new...
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World Food Safety Day being observed across globe today
World Food Safety Day being observed across globe today
Kathmandu, June 7 The ‘World Food Safety Day’ is being observed globally today (June 7), with the theme “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.” This campaign aims to raise awareness abo...
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Kumari Bank and B and B Hospital Launch Special Medical Discounts
Kumari Bank and B and B Hospital Launch Special Medical Discounts
7th June 2026, Kathmandu Kumari Bank Limited has officially entered into a strategic corporate agreement with B and B Hospital Private Limited based in Gwarko Lalitpur. Kumari Bank Healthcare Par...
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World Food Safety Day being observed across globe today
World Food Safety Day being observed across globe today
KATHMANDU, June 7: The 'World Food Safety Day' is being observed globally today (June 7), with the theme "From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere".
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World Food Safety Day Highlights Global Illness and Death Statistics
World Food Safety Day Highlights Global Illness and Death Statistics
Kathmandu. Statistics have been released that approximately 600 million people worldwide fall ill every year due to contaminated food items. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about ...
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Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination
Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination
MELBOURNE, June 6: Recorded influenza cases in Australia have plummeted 65 percent compared to the same period last year, but infectious diseases experts are urging the public not to underestimate ...
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Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs
Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs
KATHMANDU, June 6: Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, has directed authorities to immediately ensure smooth supply and management of medicines, especially those currently facing shor...
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US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
WASHINGOTON, June 6: The US CDC on Friday urged strong public health interventions against the current Ebola outbreak, citing their models that show it could otherwise rival the scale of the 2014 W...
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Tuberculosis Kills 53 Per 100,000 in Nepal
Tuberculosis Kills 53 Per 100,000 in Nepal
Kathmandu. Tuberculosis, a major public health problem, is causing the death of 53 out of every one lakh people. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 67,000 new tuberculosis pat...
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Squatters' Health Issues Revealed After Relocation
Squatters' Health Issues Revealed After Relocation
Kirtipur. Dambar Tamang, found at the holding center in the Radhaswami Satsang complex within the Tribhuvan University campus in Kirtipur, now feels his life will move forward in a new way. He is s...
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Baskota: A Paragon of Knowledge, Spirituality, and Service
Dr. Ashok Kumar Baskota: A Paragon of Knowledge, Spirituality, and Service
Success in life is not measured solely by position, prestige, or wealth. True success is achieved when a person dedicates their knowledge, skills, and experience to the service of humanity. When d...
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Tulsipur uses AI X-ray to detect tuberculosis cases in elimination drive
Tulsipur uses AI X-ray to detect tuberculosis cases in elimination drive
DANG, June 5: Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City has begun using AI-powered X-ray technology to detect tuberculosis (TB) cases as part of its campaign to make the municipality TB-free.
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