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Teaching Hospital performs 15 video X-rays daily

Patients at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj faced waits of five days to a week for video X-rays, sometimes worsening their conditions due to delayed treatment.
3 days ago
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Health insurance service resume at Teaching Hospital after b...

Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) resumed health insurance services on Monday after a long suspension. The hospital's director, Dr Ghanshyam Gurung, explained that the Health Insurance Board’s decision to remove the benefit package led to the resumption. 
Jan 21, 2025
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‘Women are nine times more likely to develop lupus than men’

Dr Sudhir Karmacharya, a lupus specialist at the National Center for Rheumatic Diseases (NECRD), stated that lupus is more commonly seen in women than in men worldwide, a trend also observed in Nepal. He confirmed that out of 10 cases of lupus, nine are women and one is a man. "In Nepal as well, lup...
Jan 20, 2025
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27 percent of people in Nepal suffer from Arthritis

When joints in the arms and legs ache, people often attribute it to bone degeneration or a pinched nerve and frequently pursue orthopedic treatment. However, arthritis often causes such pain. Address these symptoms promptly to prevent severe complications. 
Jan 16, 2025
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Health Insurance Reform Committee’s report proposes health i...

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) recently formed a Health Insurance Reform Committee to improve health insurance and enhance citizens' access to healthcare services. The committee has submitted its report, sparking growing interest in how it will address the issues in health insurance.
Jan 08, 2025
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Health of third Mpox-infected person shows gradual improveme...

The Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital has reported that the health of the Mpox-infected patient, admitted to the hospital since last week, is improving.
Jan 06, 2025
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From Struggle to Success: Mandira’s Bara and Yomari business...

From a humble struggle to a resounding success, Mandira Maharjan’s journey from grinding lentils with a stone to building a thriving Bara and Yomari business is a testament to resilience and hard work. Starting with just Rs 180 from her first day's sales in the bustling streets of Asan in Kath...
Jan 01, 2025
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Postpartum hemorrhage major cause of maternal deaths in Nepa...

Maternal deaths due to postpartum complications continue to occur in Nepal, as the latest data shows that on average, 151 mothers die for every 100,000 live births.
Dec 21, 2024
Health

Around 66,000 die every year due to lack of health care in N...

A study has shown that it is not just the lack of access to healthcare services, but the lack of quality healthcare services that leads to deaths. 
Dec 12, 2024
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Immunization efforts come short as people continue to suffer...

KATHMANDU, Oct 28:  Last month, Ram Mandal (name changed), 27, of Rautahat was admitted to Teku Hospital in critical condition after stepping on a rusty nail. 
Oct 28, 2024