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.

Finance ministry has capped next year’s health budget at Rs83 billion even as the US halts its aid.

Rising obesity will cause early diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, says the report, calling for urgent action.

Lack of screening for mental and physical health problems puts thousands of them at risk.

Experts say lack of reliable data will hinder health planning and effective interventions.

Officials call for a bigger healthcare budget to continue maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunisation next year.

Gangalal heart centre says without extra funding it may have to stop offering free treatment to children.