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Kathmandu Medical College Launches Special Subsidy Program for Underprivileged Patients

2 months ago

Kathmandu. To ensure that no one is deprived of medical treatment due to financial constraints, Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) has introduced a special subsidy program. KMC, located in Duwakot, Bhaktapur,...

Are Your Healthy Snacks Actually 'Calorie Bombs'? Expert Warns Against Overconsumption of Dry Fruits

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Dry fruits are consumed by almost everyone. Almonds, cashews, and raisins are popular choices, often considered a treasure trove of nutrition. Whenever hunger strikes, many of us reach for...

7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Saying 'I Do'

2 months ago

Kathmandu. You meet someone for the first time, the conversation flows, the chemistry clicks, and you feel like this is the life partner you have been waiting for years. But...

7 Common Bathing Mistakes Parents Make with Newborns

2 months ago

Kathmandu. An infant's delicate skin is three times more sensitive than that of an adult, meaning even minor errors in care can lead to serious health and skin issues.Often, parents,...

The Silent Killer: How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Long-Term Health

2 months ago

Kathmandu. In the past, despite a lack of material comforts, people lived happier lives with significantly less stress. Today, while life has become easier in many ways, almost everyone seems...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City to Conduct Blood Group Testing for Students

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to conduct blood group testing for students studying within the metropolitan area.Medical Officer Dr. Diwas Neupane stated that blood tests will be conducted...

Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Shuklaphanta Municipality, Kanchanpur

2 months ago

Kanchanpur. The number of tuberculosis (TB) patients is on the rise in Shuklaphanta Municipality.According to the municipality's health branch, 57 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, including 12 women and 45 men,...

Ministry of Health Issues New Hospital Service Improvement Guidelines 2082

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has issued the 'Hospital Service Improvement Guidelines 2082'. The guidelines have been introduced to make hospital services more citizen-friendly, accessible, and effective. According...

Five-bed basic hospital begins operations in Banke's Dudhuwa Rural Municipality

2 months ago

Banke. A five-bed basic hospital has commenced operations in Dudhuwa Rural Municipality. The services are being provided from the newly constructed building at the Bethani Health Center in Dudhuwa Rural...

Government Forms Probe Committee Over Alleged Irregularities in Drug Pricing

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has formed an investigation committee following complaints regarding irregularities in the drug pricing process. The Ministry of Health and Population has established a three-member committee led by...

The Path to Affordable Healthcare: Evaluating Nepal's 'Sulav Pharmacy' Initiative

2 months ago

Nepal is a developing nation where the lack of basic services and access to healthcare remain significant challenges. Due to geographical diversity, economic inequality, and political instability, a large portion...

Health Ministry Secretary Emphasizes Evidence-Based Policy for Robust Health System

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Bikash Devkota, has stated that evidence-based policy formulation and effective governance are essential to strengthen the country's health system. Addressing...

Vice President Yadav Emphasizes Evidence-Based Health Policy at National Summit

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has emphasized that health sector policy formulation and program implementation must be based on scientific research. He made these remarks while inaugurating the...

Department of Drug Administration Director General recalled over unauthorized price hikes

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Narayan Prasad Dhakal, Director General of the Department of Drug Administration, has been recalled to the Ministry of Health as a disciplinary action following allegations of unauthorized increases in...

Government Directs Health Facilities to Ensure Service Continuity During Two-Day Weekend

2 months ago

Kathmandu. In light of the government's implementation of a two-day public holiday on Saturdays and Sundays, authorities have been directed to make alternative arrangements to ensure the continuous and effective...

Ministry of Health Directs Hospitals to Operate OPD Services on Public Holidays

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed hospitals to continue operating OPD (Outpatient Department) services on Sundays, despite them being public holidays. Although the government has decided to...