Six hundred and twelve people have benefited from a free eye examination camp conducted in Simkot, the headquarters of Humla district. Of these beneficiaries, 69 underwent cost-free surgery for removal of cataract.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki invited the blind women national cricket team members who finished runner-up in the recently concluded T-20 World Cup to Baluwatar to congratulate them for holding the heads of Nepal and the Nepalis high.
Earlier, the coverage used to be 70-80 per cent. Ten per cent population who missed the vaccination drive had received the anti-cholera vaccine under the regular immunization programme.
Services provided by the Ministry of Health and Population can now be accessed from the prefab buildings constructed at the site of the Nepali Army’s Nursing Corps in the Singha Durbar premises.
A resident of Birendranagar municipality-2 in Surkhet, Bohara got bullet injuries during the Gen Z movement on September 9 in Surkhet. Santosh's father Chandra Bahadur demanded action against those who shot at Santosh during the protest.
Doctors say premature babies may face eye problems that must be identified and treated on time. The Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges facing the premature infants and their families.
The Health Minister talked with the wounded undergoing treatment in the hospital and enquired about their health condition. On the occasion, she urged the officials to do everything possible for the smooth and full treatment of the injured.
The World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day is being observed across the globe today, November 17, under the theme of 'Act Now: Eliminate Cervical Cancer'.
A special tribunal in capital Dhaka has begun to read a verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity over a violent crackdown on student-led protests.
Issuing a notice on Sunday, Information Officer at the Ministry, Dr Bhakta Bahadur KC, asked the Ministry employees to carry out assigned duties responsibly and abide by the code.
Minister for Health and Population, Dr Sudha Gautam, has introduced 'Urgent Health Sector Reform Action Plan' to speed up ministry's service delivery.
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.