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Government Launches Nationwide Dengue Outbreak Prevention Campaign
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Government Launches Nationwide Dengue Outbreak Prevention Campaign

Health authorities have mobilized teams across 45 districts as dengue cases surge during the monsoon season.

Brihaspati SigdelBrihaspati Sigdel
March 16, 2026
Nepal Expands Mental Health Awareness Program to All Provinces
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Nepal Expands Mental Health Awareness Program to All Provinces

The program aims to train 5,000 community health workers in basic mental health counseling by year end.

Ramesh SharmaRamesh Sharma
March 13, 2026
Bir Hospital Completes Major Infrastructure Upgrade Worth Rs 3 Billion
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Bir Hospital Completes Major Infrastructure Upgrade Worth Rs 3 Billion

Nepal's oldest hospital now features a modern ICU wing, advanced diagnostic labs, and a dedicated trauma center.

Sita AdhikariSita Adhikari
March 11, 2026
Telemedicine Service Now Reaches Over 200 Remote Mountain Villages
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Telemedicine Service Now Reaches Over 200 Remote Mountain Villages

Satellite-linked health kiosks allow villagers in remote areas to consult specialists in Kathmandu without traveling for days.

Brihaspati SigdelBrihaspati Sigdel
March 8, 2026
National Maternal Health Program Reduces Mortality Rate by 30 Percent
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National Maternal Health Program Reduces Mortality Rate by 30 Percent

A five-year government initiative has significantly improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes across Nepal.

Ramesh SharmaRamesh Sharma
March 6, 2026
Study Reveals Alarming Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Kathmandu Valley
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Study Reveals Alarming Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Kathmandu Valley

Researchers found that respiratory disease hospital admissions in Kathmandu have tripled in the past decade due to worsening air quality.

Sita AdhikariSita Adhikari
March 3, 2026
Nationwide Vaccine Campaign Targets 4 Million Children Against Measles
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Nationwide Vaccine Campaign Targets 4 Million Children Against Measles

A two-week immunization drive will deploy mobile vaccination teams to reach children in the most remote parts of the country.

Brihaspati SigdelBrihaspati Sigdel
February 28, 2026
Nepal Opens First Traditional Medicine Research Center in Dang
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Nepal Opens First Traditional Medicine Research Center in Dang

The center will scientifically study Ayurvedic and indigenous herbal remedies used across Nepal for centuries.

Ramesh SharmaRamesh Sharma
February 24, 2026