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A four-year-old died of rabies at home last week, but his death does not appear in government records Children are particularly vulnerable to rabies, while misconceptions about puppies can delay lifesaving treatment. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/28/a-four-year-old-died-of-rabies-at-home-last-week-but-his-death-does-not-appear-in-government-records

Proposed abortion law for minors sparks concerns among gynaecologists Kathmandu, September 28 The government has proposed allowing girls under 18 who become pregnant through rape or incest to undergo abortion at any stage of pregnancy. The proposed provision seeks to remove the existing 28-week limit and allow abortion “at any stage” of pregnancy. The provision has been proposed in a bill to amend the […] The post Proposed abortion law for minors sparks concerns… english.onlinekhabar.com/abortion-law-minors-gynaecologists.html

‘How can a doctor kill a living baby?’ doctors question proposed abortion law Kathmandu The government has proposed allowing girls under 18 who become pregnant through rape or incest to undergo abortion at any stage of pregnancy. The proposed provision seeks to remove the existing 28-week limit and allow abortion “at any stage” of pregnancy. The provision has been proposed in a bill to amend the Safe Motherhood […] The post ‘How can a doctor kill a living baby?’ doctors… english.onlinekhabar.com/how-can-a-doctor-kill-a-living-baby-doctors-question-proposed-abortion-law.html

69 inmates at Chitwan prison suffering from chronic, complex diseases Narayangarh (Chitwan), September 28 Sixty-nine of the 761 inmates at the Chitwan Prison Office in Bharatpur are suffering from various chronic and complex diseases, according to prison authorities. The patients include those suffering from hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, mental health conditions, cancer and HIV/AIDS. Inmates have died of cancer at the prison every year. The prison […] The… english.onlinekhabar.com/69-inmates-at-chitwan-prison-suffering-from-chronic-complex-diseases.html

Bill proposes jail, Rs 500,000 fine for attacks on health workers The government is preparing to end the legal provision that lets people who assault health workers escape by paying a fine. A bill has been advanced to amend the law so that anyone who beats or physically injures a health worker can be jailed for up to five years. Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha […] The post Bill proposes jail, Rs 500,000 fine for attacks on health workers appeared first… english.onlinekhabar.com/bill-proposes-jail.html

Seven die of scrub typhus in one month in Salyan Fifty-four people tested positive in two days as confirmed cases rise to 114 in Darma Rural Municipality. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/24/seven-die-of-scrub-typhus-in-one-month-in-salyan-1790225307

Seven die of scrub typhus in one month in Salyan Health workers have begun door-to-door testing and treatment as two to five people test positive each day in the rural municipality. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/22/seven-die-of-scrub-typhus-in-one-month-in-salyan

Dr Poudel appointed acting director general of the Department of Health Services Kathmandu, September 22 Dr Krishna Prasad Poudel has been appointed acting director general of the Department of Health Services. Health Minister Nisha Mehta gave Dr Poudel the responsibility of acting director general of the department in a ministerial-level decision made last Friday. He has formally taken up the role since Tuesday. “I have taken charge […] The post Dr Poudel appointed acting… english.onlinekhabar.com/poudel-acting-director-general.html

24 days after flood, hunger grips three Rasuwa wards Food is running out in villages cut off after the Bhotekoshi flood swept away bridges. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/18/24-days-after-flood-hunger-grips-three-rusuwa-wards