As federal, provincial government’s pass the buck, 34 percent of women and 43 percent of children in Nepal are anaemic.

Pre-exposure medications and outreach efforts for sex workers, drug users, and vulnerable groups have been stalled.

Only Kirtipur Hospital received the fund and has already spent it. Poor patients at other hospitals are still footing the bill.

Eighty percent of deaths are caused by delayed treatment. Nepal aims to reduce present snakebite deaths by 50 percent within 2030.

Authorities have missed the target multiple times. In 2024, the number of malaria infections was 1,043, nearly double that of 2023.

Officials say Rs380 million is needed to reimburse hospitals, and Rs600 million to continue the programme in this fiscal.

Meteorologists have forecast light to moderate rainfall for today, which could lessen the air pollution.

Officials say they are being asked to prepare programmes based on uncertain budgets with unclear funding sources.

Met office predicts rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, which could bring respite from hazardous level of air pollution.

Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).

Experts warn of a rise in unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. New procurement will take 3 months.

Paying attention to the views of former bureaucrats and experts would help the government achieve the results it desires, they say.

No agency has yet pledged amounts they will contribute.

Kathmandu metropolis screened 26,019 people of 256 localities in December and January.

Officials doubt effectiveness of virtual training, say life-saving skills cannot be taught online.