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Kathmandu Restricts Hookah and Cigarette Smoking in Hotels and Restaurants, Warns of Strict Legal Action

Kathmandu District Administration has ordered hotels and restaurants to allow smoking and hookah only in designated enclosed smoking areas. Surprise inspections and strict legal action await violators.

Aug 5

Birth Control Pills And Cancer Risk: What IARC’s Group 1 Classification Really Means

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

Jul 3

Cancer Treatment Support Nearly Doubles As Nepal Faces Rising Disease Burden

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.

Jun 28

Tosima Karki Urges Government To Raise Tobacco Tax To At Least 50%

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.

May 24

Budhanilkantha Municipality Bans Sale of Meat, Alcohol and Tobacco Near Major Shrines

Budhanilkantha Municipality has banned the sale of meat, alcohol, tobacco and related products within 300 meters of major shrines. The municipality has given businesses seven days to follow the new rule.

May 22

Ramesh Prasai Proposes Up To 50% Tax Hike On Alcohol And Cigarettes To Fund Free Healthcare In Nepal

Lawmaker Ramesh Prasai has urged the government to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes by up to 50% and use the extra revenue to provide free healthcare for poor and low-income citizens in Nepal.

May 18