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.

Central blood bank says it brought 112 pints of blood from Simara on Thursday, but daily demand exceeds 300 pints.

Last week’s monsoon disaster and ongoing Dashain holidays have cut blood donations to 100 pints a day, while the demand is for around 400 pints.

Experts warn of high risk of water-borne, vector-borne, and air-borne disease outbreaks amid widespread destruction.

Had Met office’s warnings been heeded, more lives could have been saved, say experts.

Landslides block highways, while overcast conditions disrupt flights. Bagmati River breaches danger level.

Without improved water and hygiene, there is no stopping deadly diarrheal ailments.

Health officials say that the actual number of maternal deaths may be much higher, as surveillance is limited to just 51 districts.

Doctors warn that exposure to high levels of heavy metals can cause anaemia, weakness, kidney and brain damage, lung issues, skin disorders, and cancer.