Mental health problems growing among new mums in Nepal
National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.
National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.
Over 16,000 people were infected with the potentially fatal disease last year as the parasite spread beyond rural areas.
The victim was a 39-year-old woman from Ilam who died in a Biratnagar hospital.
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The TUTH team performed the surgery on a 25-year-old transgender woman from Janakpur, with help from an American doctor.
Rapid tests by Kailali health officials confirm Covid in three India returnees. Test kits in short supply.
As the federal government tries to ‘appease criminal groups’, syndicate and monopoly have flourished in public transport, says consumer rights activist.
Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand affected. Nepal scales up surveillance at border points.
But the disaster authority is still waiting for the monsoon forecast to begin its response and preparedness plan.
Drug regulator says the proposed budget for new fiscal year will be just enough for salaries.
Officials have found some health facilities to be charging patients despite pays by government and insurance board.
Fear of CIAA scrutiny deters officials from purchasing essential medicines and commodities at a higher price. Officials say that the cost of most medicines and commodities has risen internationally due to the rise in the US dollar price.
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.