Pabitra Sunar

Mainly, major political parties, including Nepali Communist Party, CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Rastriya Swatantra Party, have promised to enhance the quality of health services in their manifestos.

Over Rs 12 billion in dues pending by mid-January

Activists have made it clear: only when these demands are reflected in party manifestos and translated into action will an election truly be considered Dalit-friendly. The campaign is set to roll out across all 77 districts.

Rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders among children and adolescents are pushing more young people to hospitals, with doctors warning that changing family structures, social pressures, and delayed intervention are deepening Nepal’s mental health crisis.

TUTH had issued a notice on Monday stating that health insurance services would be discontinued from January 15.

Doctors warn that lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, and menopause-related estrogen decline contribute to bone weakening, and recommend regular exercise, balanced diet, and preventive care to maintain bone health.

In a public notice, TUTH said the decision comes after repeated attempts to resolve discrepancies between the treatment rates set by the Health Insurance Board and those charged by the hospital, noting that its repeated submissions on the issue went unheard

Preterm births are rising in Nepal as more couples marry and have children later in life, increasing health risks for newborns. Doctors warn that babies born before full term face higher chances of death due to underdeveloped organs and limited neonatal care.

Mental health experts urge Nepalis to break the culture of silence and talk openly about emotional struggles, as a nationwide campaign seeks to curb rising stress, mental illness and suicide rates.

Changing lifestyles, delayed marriages, foreign employment and rising obesity are driving a steady increase in infertility across Nepal, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in couples seeking treatment. Research and personal stories show that lifestyle-related factors—rather than purely biolog...