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.

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.

Officials call for collective efforts to tackle air pollution. Meteorologists say air quality could start improving from Friday if wind conditions change.

A 2020 study shows that 8.5 percent, or 2 million, Nepalis are suffering from diabetic problems.

Dengue mosquitoes found in Jumla’s Chandannath at 2,438 metres. Health agencies grossly unprepared.

Some hospitals are reportedly charging up to Rs3,000 for a test although the testing kit costs less than Rs100.

Patients are forced to travel to India for PET scans, immunohistochemistry, and bone marrow transplants.

Experts: Government bid to hide cases and deaths is worsening the public health crisis.

Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe dengue and death because of weakened immunity.