Health

Resident doctors stage pen-down protest demanding equal pay

7 hours ago

Kathmandu, January 31 — Resident doctors on protest have staged a pen-down strike today as part of their ongoing demonstration. Demanding equal pay with government employees, the protesting doctors...

Residential doctors stage sit-in at Maitighar Mandala (photos)

2 days ago

Kathmandu, January 29 — Residential doctors pursuing postgraduate studies have taken to the streets in protest against an agreement reached between two ministers. On Wednesday, they staged a sit-in...

New proposal to extend medical benefits for police personnel

2 days ago

Kathmandu, January 29 — A proposal has been made to provide additional treatment facilities for police personnel in Nepal, including covering transportation costs for those needing medical care. The proposal...

Residential doctors to protest against ministerial agreement on allowances

2 days ago

Kathmandu, January 29 — Residential doctors pursuing postgraduate studies are set to stage a protest at Maitighar Mandala in opposition to an agreement reached between two ministers regarding allowances. ...

PG doctors warn of strike over disagreement on allowances

3 days ago

Kathmandu, January 28 — Residential doctors (PG doctors) have issued a warning to go on strike by suspending all services, except for emergency care, in protest against the agreement between...

Health insurance amount to be raised to Rs 500,000

4 days ago

Bhaktapur, January 27 — Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel said the existing health insurance amount of Rs 100,000 will be increased to Rs 500,000. At a...

Lack of rain causes persistent air pollution in Kathmandu (photos)

1 week ago

Kathmandu, January 21 — Since the heavy rainfall in late September, Kathmandu Valley has seen very little rain, causing continuous air pollution throughout this winter season. Even though it...

Develop action plan for health insurance reform: PM

1 week ago

Kathmandu, January 19 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the Ministry of Health and Population to create an action plan for health insurance reforms as soon as possible,...

Over 17,000 adolescent girls being given HPV vaccine in Bhaktapur

2 weeks ago

Bhaktapur, January 14 — A total of 17,691 adolescent girls in Bhaktapur are expected to get the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer. According to Shantiram Khatiwada, Chief of...