Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- The government, in view of the upcoming March 5 snap parliamentary elections, has decided to bring forward its annual month-long people's health screening, which covers blood pressure, blood sugar, renal function, and body mass index.

The Ministry of Health and Population has asked agencies concerned to complete the programme early stating that election activities could interfere with the programme if held as originally scheduled.

The health ministry launched a month-long screening programme from February 13 to March 13 in the last fiscal year, 2024-25. This year also, the programme was originally scheduled for February 13-March 14.

"Election-related activities could affect the planned screening of major non-commu...