She summoned the health minister and officials and said the poor cannot be left without treatment.

Health officials instructed to complete this year’s vaccination by February 27, to avoid election-related disruptions.

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.

Officials say there are no vaccine doses in stock for mass vaccination if more outbreaks occur.

Services remain halted at TU Teaching Hospital, while Bir Hospital reports severe pressure from soaring patient loads.

Health workers fear virus spillover to other districts due to heightened public movement ahead of elections.

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

Nearly 16 percent of children under five in the province are suffering from acute malnutrition, a recent survey shows.

The month-long screening for non-communicable diseases will cover blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney function, and body mass index.

Doctors say most patients cite high costs, fear of side effects, and worry that the medication will be lifelong.

Health desks at eastern border points and Tribhuvan International airport put on alert.

A recent assessment found gaps in services, ranging from fewer facilities to staff sortages, are worse in the province.

Experts say masks are not enough and call for concerted action against air pollution.

World Health Organisation says vigilance and vaccination have kept the region polio-free.

Low wages, weak job protection and global demand are pushing thousands of trained nurses to the US, Australia and beyond.

Hospital says decision takes effect from January 15, but patients reported being denied services from Monday.

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