In some cases doctors have been transferred to hospitals where they cannot use their expertise for lack of infrastructure and equipment

A report of the National Prevalence Survey shows about 70,000 people across the country are infected with tuberculosis.

With the possibility of an outbreak in the valley, it’s important to understand the disease and recognise its symptoms.

Many elderly people are suffering from the anxiety disorder which manifests as a deep fear of public spaces.

Once endorsed, patients can even file lawsuits against the government health facilities that deny the services.

Nutritionists stress effective and healthy diet plan--and not just weight loss.

Two experts from the World Health Organization recently visited the country to assess the situation.

To achive eliminated status, number of cases should be less than five in every 1,000,000 population, or no cases throughout the year.

Doctors say treatment of HIV patients is crucial also to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

The highly addictive tobacco is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Here’s how you can break free of this addiction and lead a healthy life.

The internet, mobile apps and the gynaecologists’ office have greatly aided adolescent girls learn about their sexual and reproductive health.

The civil staff adjustment process has led to the transfer of anesthetic assistants who are crucial to C-section deliveries.

Officials deployed to Tarai--after floods wreaked havoc--were asked to manage cash on their own.

Although the number of people who show signs of Alzheimer’s disease is growing, the majority of the cases remain undiagnosed.

An international conference to be held in Kathmandu this weekend will seek answers to the largely unaddressed problem of snakebites across the country.

Autistic children get diagnosed earlier and have access to a range of therapies, but employment opportunities remain limited.

The service can be availed of through Hetauda Blood Bank.

Reusable Cloth Pads, started by former tailor Januka Sapkota Parajuli, could save women over Rs 1,500 a year, while also benefiting the environment.

Despite a budget of Rs 2 billion and a 1,200-strong staff, the hospital is plagued by irregularities and mismanagement.

A woman in Nuwakot died last week from postpartum haemorrhage after she was denied an airlift to Kathmandu for treatment.