Beset by a lack of staff, mismanagement and political interference, Bir Hospital has become a shell of its former self.

Epidemiology and Disease Control Division suspects patient numbers could be much higher

Nepal's eminent cardiologist on the need for a comprehensive paediatric hospital.

A new report shows that two out of every three deaths in the country are caused by non-communicable diseases--heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory infection, and stroke

Doctors urge people to visit health facilities if symptoms occur.

This is the third time the government has requested the UN agency to supply the supplements and medicines.

In some cases doctors have been transferred to hospitals where they cannot use their expertise for lack of infrastructure and equipment

A report of the National Prevalence Survey shows about 70,000 people across the country are infected with tuberculosis.

The new guideline recommends cutting off junk food and providing locally produced food to children.

Once endorsed, patients can even file lawsuits against the government health facilities that deny the services.

Two experts from the World Health Organization recently visited the country to assess the situation.

To achive eliminated status, number of cases should be less than five in every 1,000,000 population, or no cases throughout the year.

Officials say staff must be hired immediately to ensure services to patients.

Doctors say treatment of HIV patients is crucial also to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

While the government’s arbitrary move created chaos, the country runs the risk of losing the achievements it has made in several sectors, experts say.