- Friday, 14 November 2025
Health Minister unveils Urgent Health Sector Reform Action Plan
Minister for Health and Population, Dr Sudha Gautam, has introduced 'Urgent Health Sector Reform Action Plan' to speed up ministry's service delivery.
Government classifies Gen Z protest injured people into four categories
Spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, shared that a technical committee formed to classify the injured people has divided them into four categories - highly serious, serious, medium and minor. They were classified based on their injuries.
'World Diabetes Day' being observed with various awareness initiatives
Today marks the celebration of World Diabetes Day, featuring numerous awareness programmes in Nepal and across the globe. This day aims to enhance understanding of the risks, prevention, and treatment options for diabetes.
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Bir Hospital launches simultaneous test for 10 respiratory viruses
Bir Hospital, the country’s oldest medical institution, has begun conducting simultaneous tests for multiple respiratory viruses through its Medical Genetics Laboratory.
Gokarneshwor best municipality in health service in Kathmandu
Gokarneshwor Municipality's health service has been adjudged the best among the 11 local levels in Kathmandu district.
Minister Gautam vows solving problems related to health insurance
Minister for Health and Population, Dr Sudha Gautam, has vowed resolving the problems surfaced on health insurance.
Dr KC submits memo to PM Karki
Dr Govinda KC has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, demanding reform in medical education.
Chinese laboratory works on pills to defy ageing — NYT
Researches by scientists from Shanghai proved that it increases the lifespan of mice by selectively killing senescent cells. However, the research works point out that the company is skeptical about the statements that modern medicine can completely defy the death.
Experts highlight challenges in burns treatment in Nepal
Experts have said treating burns in Nepal remains challenging, as it is expensive and the country lacks both skilled workforce and proper equipment.
Term of taskforce formed to fix pay, facilities of nurses extended by one month
The taskforce formed to determine facilities to nurses on par with government service has been granted an additional one month extension.
Govt, agitating nurses ink deal to pay nurses minimum of Rs 34,730 in monthly salary
The government and agitating nurses, who were staging protests for being low paid, have forged a consensus on Saturday.
Former Minister Alam receiving ICU care
Nepali Congress leader and former minister Mohammad Aftab Alam is being treated in the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) after serious problem was seen in his health.
NMA submits suggestions for health system reforms to Health Minister
NMA president Dr Anil Bikram Karki along with other officials met with Minister Gautam to extend their best wishes for a successful term and to provide various suggestions related to the health sector.
