Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Vaccine shortages and delays fuel rabies risk

KATHMANDU: A 48-year-old man from Chandragiri, Kathmandu, died of rabies after being bitten by a…

Thousands of free hospital beds remain vacant as those in need struggle to access treatment

KATHMANDU: Although Nepal’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to free basic healthcare services, access…

Drug abuse, security concerns plague holding centre housing Thapathali evictees

KATHMANDU: Families displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali and relocated to a holding centre…

Life after eviction is proving harder than expected

“Are you here to meet a relative?” The security guard's question came the moment I…

Displaced settlement resident dies at Kirtipur shelter, sparking criticism over relocation policy

KATHMANDU: A 37-year-old man displaced from a riverside settlement in Kathmandu has died while living…

Is social media abuse linked to mental health?

KATHMANDU: Social media has become an integral part of daily life, with people increasingly connected…

Experts warn against health risks of consuming off-season fruits

KATHMANDU: The growing availability and consumption of off-season fruits in markets throughout the year has…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes.…

Two-day weekend policy adds pressure on nursing services in government hospitals

KATHMANDU: The government’s implementation of a two-day weekend for civil servants has added further challenges…

Indiscriminate supplement use raises risk of kidney, uric acid problems

KATHMANDU: In recent times, the use of dietary supplements has increased significantly among both gym-goers…

Displaced families in Kirtipur shelter raise concerns over cramped and inadequate living conditions

KATHMANDU: Families displaced from squatter settlements in the Kathmandu Valley have been temporarily relocated to…

Two-day weekly holiday puts pressure on hospitals

KATHMANDU: The government’s decision to implement a two-day weekly public holiday to reduce fuel consumption…