Back-to-back or simultaneous infections can cause pneumonia and severe deterioration in health, say experts.

Complications were diagnosed at a local health post, but cost concerns and lack of awareness led to home delivery.

Health authorities mull community-level surveillance to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Several programmes—access to the HPV vaccine, screening for the mental health of jailbirds and pregnant women, promotion of open gyms, yoga and free cancer treatment for children—have been planned for 2025.

The second and third cases are Saudi Arabia returnees. Doctors warn further cases may emerge as only symptomatic individuals have sought treatment.

As mercury dips, burn cases rise significantly. Doctors advise caution while using fire to keep warm.

Officials say clade identification is crucial to understanding the virus’s virulence and transmissibility, and curbing the spread of deadly disease.

A 36-year-old man from Tanahun, a Saudi Arabia returnee, tested positive for the deadly virus.

Besides four-wheelers, motorcycles and scooters will also be tested. First-time offenders will face a fine of up to Rs1,000, according to officials.

Doctors urge better mask use, warn against scooter commutes to school as respiratory illnesses among small children rises sharply.

Over 20 cases of indigenous and nearly 1,000 cases of imported malaria cases have been detected in 2024, which is high compared to 2023.

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

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

Studies show polluted air is shortening Nepali lives by almost five years.

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