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Dhaulagiri Hospital still waiting for trauma centre a decade after announcement The Hari Khadka Trauma Centre, announced in 2015, remains short of buildings, staff and infrastructure despite the availability of equipment and some specialist doctors. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/15/dhaul…

Jayanti Memorial Trust marks 25 years of expanding access to heart care Trust has supported more than 10,000 heart surgeries, organised cardiac health camps in 53 districts and provided heart health education to over 6,000 students. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/15/jayan…

Janakpur-Dhalkebar road blocked over man’s death at Provincial Hospital November 13, Janakpurdham Residents have blocked the Janakpur-Dhalkebar road section after a man who had been staying at Janakpur Provincial Hospital to look after his wife was found dead on the hospital premises. The road was blocked at Kumharoul in Kshireshwornath Municipality along the Janakpur-Dhalkebar road section. The body of 45-year-old Mait Sada, a resident […] The post… english.onlinekhabar.com/janakpur-dhalkeb…

Workers injured by electric shocks left in limbo as contractors fail to pay hospital bills Kathmandu, November 13 Milan Kumar Nembang Limbu of Ilam has been unable to return home despite completing his treatment after suffering severe electric shock injuries at his workplace. He remains at Kirtipur Burn Hospital because the main contractor has not paid his medical expenses. Milan was electrocuted on August 26 while working at a restaurant […] The post Workers injured by electric shocks… english.onlinekhabar.com/workers-injured-…

Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says With the number of confirmed cases now surpassing 11,000, the outbreak is the second-worst on record. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/12/congo…

Falling temperatures and polluted air drive up respiratory illnesses in Valley Doctors advise influenza vaccine for the elderly with comorbidities and small children. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/07/falli…

Nearly 10 million Nepali children exposed to unhealthy air, UNICEF warns Millions more face drought, extreme heat and landslides, with overlapping climate and environmental hazards threatening children's health, education and protection, a new report says. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/05/nearl…

Mothers remain at risk even in tertiary hospitals Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Thapathali, the country’s largest maternity hospital, says specialist shortages and critical care gaps make treating complications beyond obstetric care difficult. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/05/mothe…

Civil Service Hospital starts ECMO service, with Nepal’s first ECMO retrieval Kathmandu, November 3 The Civil Service Hospital in Minbhawan has started operating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the first time. A 43-year-old male patient suffering from severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by the influenza virus has recovered after treatment with ECMO. He is set to be discharged from the hospital on Tuesday evening. […] The post Civil… english.onlinekhabar.com/civil-service-ho…

Injured helicopter crash victim brought to Mediciti Hospital Kathmandu, November 3 A person injured in a helicopter accident at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu has been brought to Nepal Mediciti Hospital in Lalitpur for treatment. The injured person was airlifted to Nepal Mediciti Hospital aboard a Prabhu Helicopter. On Tuesday morning, two helicopters belonging to Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided while landing, […] The post Injured helicopter… english.onlinekhabar.com/injured-helicopt…

Nationwide micronutrients survey to be carried out next month Officials had planned to postpone the regular vitamin A supplementation and deworming campaign until March next year so they could know the actual prevalence of vitamin A deficiency if the supplement is not given before the study. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/02/natio…

Gandaki deploys 46 medical officers to strengthen provincial healthcare services Pokhara, November 1 For years, health institutions in remote and mountainous areas, such as Mustang and Manang hospitals, lacked permanent medical officers, leaving many people without access to healthcare. District hospitals across Gandaki Province were forced to rely on scholarship recipients and contract doctors to provide medical services due to a shortage of staff. The […] The post Gandaki… english.onlinekhabar.com/gandaki-deploys-…

World Stroke Day: More than 50,000 people suffer strokes in Nepal annually Kathmandu, October 29 More than 50,000 people suffer strokes every year in Nepal, according to Dr Raju Poudel, outgoing president of the Nepal Stroke Association. Poudel shared the figure in an interview on the occasion of World Stroke Day, which is being observed in Nepal today under the slogan “Every Minute Counts”. He said one […] The post World Stroke Day: More than 50,000 people suffer… english.onlinekhabar.com/world-stroke-day…

Dashain exodus deepens blood shortage in Valley Daily demand exceeds 400 pints, but collections have fallen to around 20. Patients needing urgent surgery are among the hardest hit. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/28/dasha…

Hospital pays festival allowance to 240 employees after Labour Office directive Kathmandu, October 28 Gautam Buddha Community Heart Hospital, a non-profit institution operating in Butwal, Rupandehi, has paid festival allowances to its employees following a directive from the Labour and Employment Office. According to the secretariat of Youth, Labour and Employment Minister Ramjee Yadav, workers at the hospital had complained that they had not received their […] The post… english.onlinekhabar.com/hospital-pays-fe…

Surgical training equipment donated to four health institutions, including Bir Hospital Kathmandu, October 28 The Nepalese Doctors Association UK (NDA UK) has handed over a surgical skills training device, the “laparoscopic endotrainer,” to four health institutions in Nepal. The equipment was provided in coordination with the Rotary Club of Kashthamandap. The recipients are the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, […] The post Surgical… english.onlinekhabar.com/surgical-trainin…

Can we detect Parkinson’s disease before the first tremor? When we think about Parkinson’s disease, most of us picture shaking hands, slow movement, stiffness, or difficulty walking. These are the symptoms families notice and the symptoms that often lead someone to a doctor. But Parkinson’s disease may begin much earlier. Years before the first tremor appears, some people experience constipation, sleep problems, loss of […] The post Can we detect… english.onlinekhabar.com/parkinsons-disea…

Ghandruk draws tourists with Himalayan views and Gurung hospitality Ghandruk, October 19 Traditional stone-roofed houses, breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains, and the rich culture of the Gurung community are drawing increasing numbers of domestic and international tourists to Ghandruk village in Kaski district. Located in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Ghandruk has emerged as a popular tourist destination, offering visitors warm… english.onlinekhabar.com/ghandruk-draws-t…

Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a ‘real warning’ to other nations Bangladesh’s measles vaccination programme had been a success story. But in 2025, amid political turmoil, it faltered. Its unvaccinated children are now paying the price. kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/17/bangl…

Hospitals to keep emergency services running during Dashain holidays as OPD services close Kathmandu, October 17 Hospitals across Nepal are preparing to maintain essential medical services during the Dashain holidays, even as most outpatient departments (OPDs) are set to remain closed for eight days. The government has announced public holidays from October 17 (Phulpati) through October 24 (Dwadashi), with regular weekly holidays also falling during the period. As […] The post… english.onlinekhabar.com/hospitals-emerge…