Govt to provide 'MMS' to pregnant women and mothers in 10 districts

KATHMANDU, May 3 -- The government is now going to provide Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) to pregnant and postpartum women. So far, the government has been providing only iron, folic ac... Read More

Dalit sexual and gender minorities lack representation within their own communities and groups

KATHMANDU, April 18 -- The Dalit sexual and gender minorities lack representation within their own communities and groups despite a constitutional provision that marginalized and diverse groups should... Read More

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

KATHMANDU, April 7 -- A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Develo... Read More

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, with 34.1% of population addicted

KATHMANDU, April 7 -- A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Develo... Read More

Nepal preparing to ban e-cigarettes

KATHMANDU, April 5 -- Preparations are underway to ban e-cigarettes (vape) in Nepal. Information Officer of the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center, Dr Bhakta Bahadur KC, s... Read More

Govt preparing to ban e-cigarettes in Nepal

KATHMANDU, April 5 -- Preparations are underway to ban e-cigarettes (vape) in Nepal. Information Officer of the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center, Dr Bhakta Bahadur KC, s... Read More

Visually impaired performers protest in Kathmandu after KMC police confiscate speakers

KATHMANDU, April 1 -- Tensions have risen in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) after KMC Police confiscated the speakers of visually impaired street performers. The action has sparked a protest by the... Read More

Rabies threat alarming as nine succumb to the virus at Teku Hospital in one month

KATHMANDU, March 30 -- One and a half months ago, Shyam Gautam (name changed), 33, of Makwanpur was bitten by a dog while he was walking on the road outside his house. Relatives advised him to get vac... Read More

COVID-19 resurgence hits Kathmandu Valley, 12 confirmed cases reported

KATHMANDU, March 27 -- Two patients discharged after ICU treatment for severe symptoms In the Kathmandu Valley, several individuals initially diagnosed with seasonal flu have tested positive for COVI... Read More

90 percent of Nepalis face oral hygiene issues

KATHMANDU, March 27 -- Doctors warn that oral health problems affect 90 percent of Nepalis. Bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, tooth decay, and other oral issues affect many individuals, yet they often negl... Read More

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