- Sunday, 21 December 2025
Minister Kharel calls for open discourse on mental health problems
Issuing a video message in the context of the 'Mental Health Awareness Campaign' run by the government, Minister Kharel, also Spokesperson of the government encouraged everyone to talk about mental health issues with the people close.
Mass cardiac screening: Free tests for over four hundred participants in Parbat
A one-day heart disease testing camp was conducted on Saturday in Thulipokhari, Kushma Municipality-12, where more than four hundred and fifty individuals were
Health Ministry moves to Singha Durbar, operations begin
The Ministry of Health and Population has commenced its services from Singha Durbar. The Ministry's spokesperson, Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, announced that services have partially begun at Singha Durbar as of today.
Government making preparations to continue PCL nursing programme
Chitwan, Dec 7: Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma Gautam has announced that the government is set to resume the Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in Nursing programme for students passing the SEE examination. During a programme held following the inauguration of the Trauma Centre and Pharmacy at Bharatpur Hospital today, she indicated that efforts are underway to implement the PCL nursing programme in response to the current shortage of staff nurses at hospitals. Minister Gautam stated, “We are working to enable colleges affiliated with large medical institutions and possessing their own hospitals to provide nursing education after the SEE examination.” She highlighted that the government and the ministry are strategizing to initiate the programme by incorporating even a single point through an ordinance. She mentioned that the ministry is actively focusing on enhancing seven specific areas. Minister Gautam shared that the services are directed towards mental health, worker health, women’s health, and child health. She noted that initiatives are being undertaken in reform areas to enhance health insurance, guarantee the quality of medications, and streamline procurement processes to eliminate corruption. Minister Gautam remarked, “We are in the process of preparing reports and formulating action plans. Results will be forthcoming shortly.” She also reflected on her beginnings in government service at Bharatpur Hospital and expressed her satisfaction with the advancements achieved there. It was announced that 101million rupees were allocated for the construction of the trauma centre, while 25 million rupees were invested in equipment. The center has commenced operations with 15 beds, with plans to expand to 50 beds in the near future. (RSS)
Asia-Pacific Geriatrics Conference kicks off
Inaugurating the Conference, Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma said that although the country's policies are senior citizen-friendly, limited resources have prevented much from being done for them.
Health Minister emphasizes on counseling, spiritual lifestyle for better mental health
Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Gautam has stated that as the risk of mental health issues has been increasing recently, emphasis should be placed on spiritual lifestyle along with counselling to mitigate it.
Reform in health sector urgent: Minister Dr Gautam
Onsite inspections of health institutions and hospitals, supply of medicines, health service and study of insurance schemes would be intensified as part of the health reform, she informed during her inspection visit at the Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) on Tuesday. She vowed she would pay heed to the suggestions and recommendations from various sides for it and the implementation would be carried out based on need.
Free ambulance, blood service for residents of four wards in Dharan
Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, chairperson of Ward no. 14 of Dharan Sub-metropolis, said that the ward has kept human life in paramount importance and offered the service free of cost.
HIV infection drops by 89 per cent in 25 years
The number of people with HIV infection has been declining, according to data provided by the government. Data released by the government during a
Gorkhapatra and Bir Hospital sign MoU for collaboration
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between two organizations, where, on behalf of Gorkhapatra Sansthan, Head of the Department of Marketing, Ganga Bahadur Panthi, and Deepak Poudel attended, and on behalf of the Director of Hospital, Professor Dr Dilip Sharma, and Section Officer Dhurba Khanal attended.
Banke records 39 HIV cases in four months
The officially recorded number of HIV-infected individuals in the first four months of the current fiscal in Banke has reached 39. According to data from the District Health Office, Banke, 80 HIV-infected individuals were identified during the last fiscal year, followed by 39 so far in the current fiscal year.
Only 77 percent of PLHIV within reach of treatment in Nepal
A recent data shows that only 77 percent of the estimated total People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Nepal is on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.
23 per cent HIV infected still remains outside treatment access
Director of the National Center for AIDS and STD control (NCASC) Dr Sarbesh Sharma, said that out of an estimated 34,337 people infected with HIV in Nepal by the end of 2024, 26,372 infected people, that is 77 per cent, are receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. However, if we see the trend, the number of new infections has decreased this year.
