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Before appearing in MrBeast’s Nepal healthcare project, Nyano Nani had already earned international recognition. Developed through Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center, the Nepali baby warmer represents the power of local innovation.
A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Dr. Pankaj Ray has been removed as the director of Kanti Children’s Hospital after the ministry concluded that he violated rules against private practice while heading a government hospital.
Nurse Activist Jyoti Ranabhat Ends Hunger Strike After 19 Point Agreement With Government, Task Force To Set Pay And Benefits For Health Workers Within Six Months
Nepali eye specialists have travelled to Bangladesh to provide free eye care services, helping hundreds of patients regain their vision through examinations and cataract surgeries.
Hospital services across Nepal, including Outpatient Department (OPD) services, have resumed after the government and the Nepal Medical Association reached a five point agreement to end the nationwide doctors' strike. The deal includes stronger security measures for health workers, enforcement of existing laws, and plans to review key legal provisions affecting the healthcare sector.
Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has successfully performed Nepal's first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery. A 52-year-old patient has fully recovered and been discharged.
Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.
Nepal’s food-safety regulator has ordered the immediate recall of specified batches of Golmol, Wai Wai, Premium Piro and MAMA instant noodles after laboratory testing found that they did not meet required quality standards. The order applies only to the listed batches manufactured at CG Foods Enterprises’ Bansgadhi facility in Bardiya, while sellers and distributors have been instructed to stop their sale and distribution.
Treatment at private health institutions across Nepal will become more expensive from Friday after the government imposes a 3 percent Health Equity Fee on all service charges collected from patients. The fee will apply to private hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, polyclinics, medical colleges and other private healthcare providers.
DDC Milk Quality Improves After PMO Action As Substandard Milk Is Destroyed, Staff Face Action, Farmer Payments Speed Up, Sales Grow Strongly, And New Export Plans Move Ahead
Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.
Combined estrogen-progestogen birth control pills are classified by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen, but this category measures the strength of cancer evidence, not how dangerous or likely the risk is compared to tobacco or asbestos. Research shows the pill may slightly raise breast and cervical cancer risk during use, while lowering ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancer risks for many years
The number of cancer patients receiving government treatment support in Nepal has nearly doubled over the past four years, reflecting the country's growing cancer burden. Health experts warn that tobacco use, unhealthy diets, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity are driving the rise, while stressing that early detection remains the best way to improve survival.
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has sealed Jorpati Dairy in Bhaktapur after officials discovered chemicals and suspicious fat-like substances during an inspection of the milk processing facility.
RSP MP and health department chief Dr. Tosima Karki has urged the Government of Nepal to raise taxes on tobacco products to at least 50%. She said higher tax on tobacco is important to reduce consumption, protect public health, and support the long-term sustainability of Nepal’s health insurance system.
Nepal Elected Vice President Of 79th World Health Assembly During WHO Meeting In Geneva As Health Minister Nisha Mehata Represents Country At Global Health Gathering
