Saturday, April 5th, 2025

Misunderstanding of neurosurgery has improved: Dr. Sedhain

KATHMANDU: Neurological non-communicable diseases—like cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension—are increasing globally. According to doctors, neuro-related conditions now affect people of all age groups, from children to the elderly, largely due to changes in diet and lifestyle. While the incidence of neurological diseases is on…

Why are Kathmanduites suffering from burning eyes and breathing difficulties?

KATHMANDU: In recent weeks, air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has worsened significantly, becoming both visible and physically noticeable. Reports say hospitals are seeing a

Health Ministry urges high precautions amid rising air pollution

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley continue to

Over 1,100 people benefit from free health camp in Myagdi

MYAGDI: A free health camp held in Beni provided medical services to over 1,100 individuals on Wednesday. The two-day camp, focused on heart disease screening

Provision to deposit one percent of federal hospital’s income in health insurance fund

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has made a decision to have one percent income of the Federal Hospital Development Committee deposited in

Hospital constructed in Upper Mustang; lacks medical equipment and staff

MUSTANG: A five-bed basic hospital has been built in the Lomanthang rural municipality of Upper Mustang, but it is still lacking essential medical equipment and human resources. The two-and-a-half-story hospital was constructed with joint funding from the rural municipality and the federal government under the Integrated Health Infrastructure Development Program. The contract for construction was[ ... ]

Govt hospitals must provide prescribed medicines without excuses: Minister Paudel

ILAM: Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel

Bir Hospital, NAMS to be separate entities after seven years

KATHMANDU: It has been agreed to segregate the

Health Minister Paudel inaugurates Hospital

TANAHU: Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel

Govt asked to intensify tests, vaccination drive

KATHMANDU: As the country recorded rapid rise in

Health Ministry to forward proposal on free treatment for COVID-19

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population is

Teku Hospital determines cost for COVID-19 treatment

KATHMANDU: The Teku-based Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases

21 deaths from COVID-19 in Sudurpaschim Province so far

DHANGADHI: Sudurpaschim Province has recorded 21 deaths from

Karnali Province COVID-19 tally crosses 5,000-mark

SURKHET: The Karnali Province has recorded more than

Unstable health insurance, complaints from insured: How feasible is five-lakh convenience bag?

KATHMANDU: Health insurance is a system designed to reduce the cost of healthcare services and minimize the financial risks caused by health issues. The initiative,