Public Health

Registration Status of Medical Doctors in Nepal

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is the government authority established as per the NMC Act to conduct various…

January 1, 2024

Top 40 Global Health Achievements of 2023

Here are the top 40 global health highlights from 2023, compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read…

January 1, 2024

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy of Health Sector 2080

The Government of Nepal has endorsed a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy for the Health Sector…

January 1, 2024

WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease

In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization…

December 17, 2023

International Universal Health Coverage Day 2023: Health for All – Now More than Ever

Background On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress…

December 11, 2023

Number of Health Facilities in Nepal

The Nepal Health Facts Sheet 2023, published by the Department of Health Services (DoHS), highlights the number of…

December 10, 2023

Mayors urge local action to strengthen air quality data monitoring

“We stand committed to breaking the destructive cycle of climate change and air pollution and its disastrous effects…

December 7, 2023

WHO calls on countries to increase taxes on alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages

The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing today new data that show a low global rate of taxes…

December 5, 2023

COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration: Putting Health at the Heart of the Climate Agenda

Historic Focus on Climate Health Impacts The ‘Putting Health at the Center of Climate Agenda’ session of the…

December 2, 2023

Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Youth Forum 2024

The Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Youth Forum 2024 will be organised ahead of APFSD 2024…

November 29, 2023