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Tanahun District Deploys 149 Health Workers for HPV Vaccination Campaign Against Cervical Cancer

4 months ago

Tanahun. A total of 149 health workers will be mobilized in Tanahun district for the HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer. According to Amar Dawadi, Chief of the Provincial Public...

Nepal Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign for Adolescent Girls

4 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has started a nationwide campaign today to administer the 'Human Papillomavirus' (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer to girls studying in grade six.According to the Child Health and...

Provincial Hospital in Tanahun Acquires Land for Expansion; GP Koirala Center Adds Specialists

4 months ago

Tanahun. The Provincial Hospital located in the district headquarters Damauli has acquired land for its upgrade. Following the decision of the Government of Nepal's Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and...

Study Urges Review of Laws Discriminating Against Leprosy Patients in Nepal

4 months ago

Kathmandu. A study report has suggested reviewing existing policies and laws in Nepal that are discriminatory towards people affected by leprosy. The 'Study Report on the Rights and Future Strategy...

Measles Vaccination Exceeds Targets in Sarlahi Municipality, Nepal

4 months ago

Sarlahi. The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that more children than targeted have received the measles vaccine in Malangwa Municipality, Sarlahi.Dr. Abhijan Gautam, Chief of the Child Health...

84% of Adolescent Girls in Dhanusha District Vaccinated Against Cervical Cancer

4 months ago

Janakpurdham. 84 percent of adolescent girls in Dhanusha district have been vaccinated against cervical cancer. At an orientation program regarding the HPV vaccine organized by the District Public Health Office...

Health Minister Assures No Shortage in Cancer Treatment, Launches HPV Vaccination Drive

4 months ago

Kathmandu. Minister for Health Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam has stated that the government will not allow any shortcomings in the treatment of cancer. Inaugurating a cycle rally organized by Annapurna...

Astrological Almanac and Daily Horoscope for February 7, 2026 (Magh 24, 2082 BS)

4 months ago

Saturday, February 7, 2026 AD, corresponding to Magh 24, 2082 BS, Nepal Sambat 1146, Siddarthan Sanvatsar, Uttarayan, Shishir Ritu, Shri Sake 1947, Falgun Krishna Paksha, Tithi – Shashti, 53 Ghadi...

Nepal Medical Association Expresses Grave Concern Over Lead Contamination in Toothpastes and Cosmetics

4 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over the detection of lead (a substance harmful to human health) in commonly used toothpastes and various cosmetic products.The Association...

Nepal Medical Association Expresses Grave Concern Over High Lead Content in Toothpastes and Cosmetics

4 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over a recent alarming study report published by the Center for Public Health and Environmental Promotion (CEPHED). The association voiced...

Israeli Embassy Facilitates Distribution of Prescription Glasses to Remote Nepali Village Residents

4 months ago

Kathmandu. Prescription glasses prepared based on eye examinations conducted two months ago by Israeli ophthalmologists were distributed on Thursday to residents of Ghantichhina and surrounding remote villages in Pokhara Metropolitan...

Histopathology Service Launched at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj for Disease Diagnosis

4 months ago

Nepalgunj. Histopathology service has been initiated at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, Banke, for the identification of diseases including cancer. The hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr. Nirajan Subedi, informed that the service...

Health Minister Slams Insurance Board for Exceeding Budget, Creating Rs 24 Billion Liability

4 months ago

Kathmandu. Minister for Health and Population Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam stated that the Health Insurance Board has imposed a significant financial burden on the state by incurring expenditures without ensuring...

Lalitpur Mayor Pledges Municipal Payment if Government Fails to Reimburse Health Insurance Claims

4 months ago

Lalitpur. Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan has pledged that the Metropolitan City itself will cover the insurance payments if the Nepal government fails to reimburse for the health program...

Astrological Almanac and Daily Horoscope for February 6, 2026 (Magh 23, 2082 BS)

4 months ago

Today is Wednesday, February 6, 2026, corresponding to the date Magh 23, 2082 BS, Nepal Sambat 1146, Siddhiarth Samvatsar, Uttarayan, Shishir Ritu, Shri Sake 1947, Falgun Krishna Paksha, Tithi -...

Nepal Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign for Adolescent Girls

4 months ago

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population is set to administer the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer, nationwide starting from Magh 25 (Sunday).Dr. Abhiyan Gautam, Chief of...