Last week’s monsoon disaster and ongoing Dashain holidays have cut blood donations to 100 pints a day, while the demand is for around 400 pints.

Experts warn of high risk of water-borne, vector-borne, and air-borne disease outbreaks amid widespread destruction.

Had Met office’s warnings been heeded, more lives could have been saved, say experts.

Landslides block highways, while overcast conditions disrupt flights. Bagmati River breaches danger level.

Without improved water and hygiene, there is no stopping deadly diarrheal ailments.

Health officials say that the actual number of maternal deaths may be much higher, as surveillance is limited to just 51 districts.

Doctors warn that exposure to high levels of heavy metals can cause anaemia, weakness, kidney and brain damage, lung issues, skin disorders, and cancer.

Doctors say the exact cause of the surge still unclear, but believe it may be due to infections like dengue, seasonal influenza, and typhoid, among others.

Health workers in remote areas rely on the centre’s hotline for crucial advice from national and international experts.

Authorities have abandoned preventive measures such as mosquito search-and-destroy, leading to rise in infections.

Health officials say they are working to secure JE vaccines for all vulnerable populations.

Growing financial pressures including debt and rising production cost is fuelling self-harm among farmers.

Farmers grapple with invasive pests, shrinking pastures, and declining tourism, as climate change threatens agriculture and livelihoods in the highlands.

Officials have no plan to launch vaccination drives anytime soon. Say JE deaths and infections have declined recently.

The new government has pledged to end long waiting lists in hospitals, raising health insurance coverage to Rs500,000 and running outpatient care on public holidays. But they are not feasible with existing resources, experts say.