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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.

13 hours ago

Experts Suggest Making Income Up To NRs 12 Lakh Tax-Free In Nepal

Experts and stakeholders have suggested raising Nepal’s income tax exemption limit to NRs 12 lakh, saying it could reduce pressure on low and middle-income earners amid rising living costs.

3 days ago

UML Returns Rs 3.86 Crore To State Treasury Over VIP Foreign Medical Treatment Expenses

UML has returned nearly Rs 3.86 crore to Nepal’s state treasury after controversy over foreign medical treatment expenses linked to former VIP officials including Ram Baran Yadav, KP Sharma Oli and Jhalanath Khanal.

3 days ago

Nepal elected unanimously at WHO assembly

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

6 days ago

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.

6 days ago

Mountain Dew Batch No. 168 Removed From Market After Food Safety Inspection

Government Orders Immediate Removal of Mountain Dew Batch Produced by Varun Beverages After Reported Health Issues Raise Safety Concerns

May 15

Top Wellness Trends of 2026 — From AI Health Tracking to 'Brain Wealth' and Longevity Living

From AI-powered biomarker tracking to cold therapy, longevity homes, and "bioharmony" nutrition — here are the biggest wellness trends shaping how people live and feel in 2026.

May 11

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 — WHO Says Public Risk Is Low

A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed 3 and infected 8 passengers. WHO and CDC are monitoring the situation as the ship docks in the Canary Islands.

May 11

Vaping Likely Causes Cancer, Major Research Review Warns

A sweeping new research review concludes that e-cigarettes likely contribute to cancer risk, based on biomarker, animal, and laboratory data — though definitive proof may take years more.

May 11

Dengue cases climb across Terai districts as monsoon prolongs

Health authorities issue advisory; 1,420 confirmed cases in the past four weeks.

Apr 29

New Healthcare Initiative to Provide Free Treatment to Millions

Government expands healthcare coverage to include more diseases under the scheme.

Apr 22