Doctors blame changing lifestyle, unhealthy diets and sedentary habits for the surge.

From February 13, the scheme will cover only up to Rs25,000 for outpatient care, but inpatient and emergency coverage remain up to Rs100,000.

Even popular brands in Nepal found laced with highly toxic metal that can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system.

Ailing patients with fever, breathing difficulties, or coma, and known exposure are suspected Nipah cases.

The Valley ranked third globally for air pollution on Wednesday.

Experts say the re-emergence of the deadly viral disease after more than two years shatters Nepal’s aim to eliminate the disease.

Experts say acute malnutrition over 10 percent is an emergency like condition, which increases child mortality.

Low-grade coal used by most kilns blamed for worsening air quality.

Officials say the proposal aimed at promoting breastfeeding among new working mothers will have to be rewritten.

Around 300 radiologists and 200 gynaecologists in urban clinics enable sex-selective abortions, experts say.

The third-generation antibiotic, Levoflox-500 tablet, was made by Bara-based Magnus Pharma.

Gaps high in Sudurpaschim, Madhesh as preference for sons drives sex-selective abortions.

Abortion rate has risen by over 31 percent in four years, and experts say unsafe abortions could put maternal health at risk.

Most monitoring stations showed red alerts Thursday. Light rain expected Friday may not clean the air.

Nurses and auxiliary nurse midwives visit homes with portable ultrasound machines to spot pregnancy risks early.