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Nepal Drafts Mental Health Bill to Ensure Citizen Rights
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has prepared a 'Concept Paper on Mental Health Bill' to ensure citizens' mental health rights. The bill is being drafted as the problem is becoming ...
Tap Demographic Dividend
Economic advantage in any state generally corresponds with its working-age population. But the real dividend comes only when people can contribute to the economy. This shift is becoming increasingl...
UNFPA introduces scalable model for climate-resilient healthcare in Rautahat
Rautahat, Oct 23: UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has established a proven model for climate-resilient maternal and newborn healthcare in Nepal, demonstrating how frontline health facili...
Probe committee formed to investigate Mahesh Yadav’s death from snakebite
Janakpurdham, October 14 A committee has been formed to investigate the death of Mahesh Yadav, who was bitten by a snake. The Ministry of Health and Population of Madhesh Province has formed a fi...
JE is killing more adults in Nepal as vaccination only covers children
Immunisation experts urge authorities to vaccinate everyone above 30, citing a shift in the age group at risk and a high risk of fatality among unvaccinated people. Nepal is witnessing a steep sur...
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Anti-cholera vaccines dispatched to flood-hit Nuwakot
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatched anti-cholera vaccines and related supplies to flood-affected areas in Nuwakot to prevent a possible outbreak of waterborne di...
Antibiotic Resistance National Action Plan Implemented
Kathmandu. According to the 'Antibiotic Resistance National Action Plan (2080/81–2084/85)' issued by the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, it will now be illegal to buy antibiotic medicines with...
UNFPA representative Haridass pays courtesy call on Minister Mehta
Kathmandu, Aug 14: UNFPA Representative for Nepal, Sriram Haridass, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta.
150 Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Flood-Hit Nuwakot Receive Nutritional Support
NUWAKOT: A total of 150 pregnant and breastfeeding women affected by the floods in Nuwakot have received nutritional food packages through a joint initiative of Community Development Centre Nepal (...
Janakpur hospital director transferred after snakebite patient dies amid ICU shortage
Janakpur, October 8 The director of Janakpur Provincial Hospital has been transferred to the Madhesh Ministry of Health and Population following the death of a snakebite patient who was reportedly...
Woman delivers baby on street outside Saptari hospital as couple can’t afford blood test
Health ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj. A 30-year-old woman gave birth on a pavement outside Gajendra N...
UNFPA representative Haridass pays courtesy call on Minister Mehta
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: UNFPA Representative for Nepal, Sriram Haridass, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta.
12 Dead, 30 Injured in Bus-Truck Collision in Egypt
Kathmandu. At least 12 people have died and 30 have been injured in a collision between a bus and a truck southwest of Egypt's capital Cairo. According to the Ministry of Health and Population of ...
UNFPA, NHRC to strengthen human rights and gender equality
Kathmandu, Sept 16: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Nepal have renewed and expanded their partnership through a new five-year Memorandum o...
Health ministry proposes major changes to safe motherhood law
Kathmandu, September 16 The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has begun the process of amending five laws related to the health sector, including the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Right...
Mades Province Ministry of Health Invites Applications for Contract Staff
Dhanusha. The Ministry of Health and Population under the Madhes Province Government, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha has called for applications to fill vacant positions on a contract basis until the end o...
Cholera vaccine sent to Nuwakot; campaign to begin in Rasuwa on Thursday
Kathmandu, September 8 With the risk of cholera infection rising in flood-affected areas, the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has stepped up efforts to manage vaccines and other essential heal...
Health Ministry Coordinates Response to Budhi Gandaki Flood
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has been continuously coordinating and monitoring the health sector response through the Health Emergency Operations Center in the area of Chumanubr...
Koshi Province Lacks Permanent Administrative Structures Despite Years of Operation
Biratnagar. The Ministry of Health of the Koshi Province government is still operating its daily functions from a private house in Biratnagar, paying a monthly rent of 130,000 rupees. The Ministry ...
Japanese Encephalitis Confirmed in 131 Cases in Nepal
Kathmandu. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has so far been confirmed in 131 people. According to the latest status report of the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,37...
Health Ministry Departments Led by Incompetent Chiefs Amidst Administrative Chaos
Kathmandu. Some departments under the Ministry of Health and Population and its subordinate bodies are being led by chiefs with mismatched expertise. Health Minister Nisha Mehta has been transferr...
Three Health Bills Registered in Parliament Secretariat
Kathmandu. Three amendment bills related to the health sector have been registered in the Parliament Secretariat by the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene. After being approved by the Council of M...
UNFPA and National Human Rights Commission Sign Five-Year Agreement
Kathmandu. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal have signed a new five-year agreement to work together in the areas of human rights, gender e...
Ministry Receives Report on Birthing Incident Outside Rajbiraj Hospital
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has received the report of the monitoring committee formed regarding the incident where a woman had to give birth outside the hospital premises at...
Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital to Expand Morgue Capacity to 50 Bodies
Banke. A new morgue with a capacity to hold at least 50 bodies will be constructed and expanded at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has decided to increase the ...
Health Minister Orders Probe into Woman Giving Birth on Sidewalk
Kathmandu. Health Minister Nisha Mehta has informed that an investigation team has been formed and dispatched to investigate the incident where a local woman gave birth on the footpath after Gajend...
Health Ministry Pledges Full Treatment for Flood Victims
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that it will spare no effort in treating the victims of the severe floods and landslides in various districts including Rasuwa. Accordin...
Ministry of Health Activates Mechanisms for Flood Disaster Management and Emergency Treatment
Kathmandu. Following the severe flood in the Bhote Koshi, the Ministry of Health and Population has fully activated its mechanisms for disaster management, rescue, and rapid treatment of the injure...
Ministry of Health and Population Issues New Procedure for Death Registration in Hospitals
Kathmandu. The real cause of every death in the hospital will no longer be covered up or remain in vague details. The Ministry of Health and Population has issued the 'Procedure for Management Syst...
Nepal and Gavi Discuss Strategic Cooperation for 2027-2030
Kathmandu. High-level discussions were held between the Government of Nepal and 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance' on strategic cooperation from 2027 to 2030. In the meeting held between Health and Popul...
Ministry of Health and Population to Clear Health Insurance Dues by Mid-August
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to pay all remaining dues under the health insurance program by mid-August. Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Bikash Devkota, informed abo...
Nepal Health Sector Shows Progress, Faces Challenges in Key Indicators
Kathmandu. Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Bhichu Devkota, stated that although some indicators in Nepal's health sector show encouraging improvement, some serious issues re...
Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council Chairman Interview Scheduled
Kathmandu. Interview is being held for the post of Chairman of Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council. The committee formed by the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has set the interview time for 2 PM to...
Government Forms Three Task Forces Following Agreement with Medical Association
Kathmandu. Following a 5-point agreement reached between the government and the Nepal Medical Association on August 13 in the presence of Minister Nisha Mehta, the Ministry of Health and Food Hygie...
Doctors' Protest Continues Amidst Negotiations with Health Ministry
Kathmandu. Talks are underway between the protesting doctors and the government at the Ministry of Health and Population. Sources say the talks are moving in a positive direction and efforts are be...