One of its notable initiatives, Khushi Ba Ama, provides comprehensive support to senior citizens over 60, addressing both their healthcare and social needs.

Nepal police data show suicide cases fell sharply following past bans on highly toxic pesticides.

Thursday’s test saw the highest number of failures.

The Thapathali-based hospital has also been supplying breast milk to underweight infants in several other hospitals.

Esteemed city doctors and health experts gave a call for caution, mass awareness, and improved government policies to minimise the use of microplastics that can cause several health hazards, including cancer.

The city office has hired 108 staff, including physiotherapists, radiographers, lab technicians, and nurses. It has also started health campaigns in 32 wards.

Experts urge continued vigilance as dengue remains a year-round threat in Nepal.

Every day, at least one person gets infected with HIV in Nepal.

Childhood obesity raises risk of diabetes and heart disease early, warn experts.

The most common symptoms include cough, flu and breathing difficulties, according to a report by international insights firm Ipsos.

Ten percent of women are denied abortion services, and 42 percent with pregnancies beyond 10 weeks are turned away, new report says.

Influenza cases have been rising since October, and doctors warn of further surge in the coming days.

Hospitals told to publish fees. Prescription audits planned to curb medical wrongdoings.

While pneumococcal vaccination is already part of the National Immunisation Programme for children, there is no such programme yet for adults, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions.

Over 1.68 million girls between 10 and 14 years will be immunised during the campaign starting February 5.

The broadcasts consist of peculiar sounds like sirens and metal clanging, stop and start repeatedly at all hours, and has a range of noise levels, according to local reports.

Epidemiology and Disease Control Division working on a cholera elimination plan. Mass vaccination under consideration.

Misuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture is fuelling a ‘silent pandemic,’ experts warn.

Rs400 million is immediately required to sustain the programme.

The state-run company blends iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, and folic acid into rice.