- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Health Minister Mehta, Chinese Ambassador meet
On the occasion, Minister Mehta appreciated the assistance extended to Nepal by the Chinese side and the ongoing cooperation in different projects of the health sector.
More than 1,000 benefit from free cardiac health camp in Gorkha
More than 1,000 people in Gorkha district benefitted from a two-day free cardiac screening and health camp.
Coordinator Prachanda's health condition stable: Hospital
The health condition of Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is stable and is responding well to treatment, according to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.
'Poor will get free education, health services'
He said that although education and health services were to be free as provisioned in the constitution, the government was unable to do so due to budget limit therefore the government and the ruling RSP was trying to ensure free education, health to the poor in the beginning.
World No Tobacco Day 2026 being observed across globe
'World No Tobacco Day' is observed annually on 31 May, bringing together governments, health organizations, civil society, and youth advocates from across the globe.
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Shun tobacco use for better health: Health Minister Mehta
Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, has urged tobacco users to quit the habit right from today. In her message of best wishes on the occasion of the World NO Tobacco Day-2026 today, she appealed to all tobacco users to give up the consumption.
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All Nepal Medical Conference underway
The All Nepal Medical Conference 'NMA Con 2026' organized by the Nepal Medical Association is underway at the conference hall of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital.
Rs. 218 billion for education, 101 billion for health, 15 billion for health insurance
The government has allocated Rs. 218 billion for education sector while Rs. 101 billion for health sector that also includes Rs. 15 billion allocated for health insurance.
HIB suspends insurance services in private health institutions
The Health Insurance Board has decided to suspend all insurance services except emergency ones in private health institutions, citing the growing financial crisis. According to the decision taken by the board meeting, this arrangement will be implemented from May 29, Friday.
Health insurance scheme suspended in private hospitals
The Health Insurance Board has decided to suspend the provision of the health insurance scheme in private-run medical facilities including hospitals.
Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Minister Murashko
The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain.
Cancer medicine shortage hits country's largest cancer hospital
The country's largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan district, is facing a severe shortage of key chemotherapy drugs, including Carboplatin and Cisplatin, due to a global supply disruption.
Health insurance renewals on the wane in Jumla
The number of people renewing their health insurance in Jumla district has been declining in recent years, according to the Health Insurance Board in the district.
