Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Risk of non-communicable diseases: How effective will govt’s free testing be?

KATHMANDU: As doctors express growing concerns over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in…

Behind closed doors: Rising mental stress faced by parents

KATHMANDU: Stress is the body's natural response when faced with a difficult situation in life.…

Shandar Mo:Mo tragedy sheds light on Nepal’s poor work culture

KATHMANDU: The deaths of four young workers in the Shandar Mo:Mo gas explosion have sparked…

Health Minister’s 16 decisions: Publicity stunt or genuine push for reform?

KATHMANDU: A long-standing trend among ministers is the rush to announce action plans for popularity,…

“Govt’s insufficient support drives cancer patients to foreign medical facilities”

KATHMANDU: Cancer, once regarded as a terrifying and incurable disease, is now increasingly viewed as…

Health Insurance program faces challenges amid leadership vacancies and unpaid claims

KATHMANDU: Health insurance is a key social security program introduced by the government to provide…

Prima Gharti Magar: A Generational Struggle with Leprosy

KATHMANDU: Prima Gharti Magar runs a small pharmacy near the Ganesh Temple in Milan Chowk,…

In Nepal’s far west, mothers still face life-or-death deliveries

The birth of a child in Nepal’s Far Western region is often referred to as…

Why cold weather puts your heart at greater risk

KATHMANDU: As cold weather sets in, various health issues tend to surface, with an increasing…

What’s blocking Cetamol from reaching the market?

KATHMANDU: How many of you have received the exact medicine prescribed by your doctor at…

Gastric ulcers: Silent threat of untreated symptoms

KATHMANDU: Gastric issues are a common problem among the Nepali population. Doctors indicate that gastritis,…

Off-season fruits: Health risk for consumers

KATHMANDU: Food is our basic need. Alongside staples like pulses, rice, vegetables, and bread, nature…