October 3, 2023 11:00 am
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: The Ministry of Health and Population has constituted an 11-member committee chaired by Ministry's additional secretary Dr Tanka Barakoti to coordinate with respective bodies for the security of health professionals.
July 30, 2023 07:15 am
In a commendable move, Minister of Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has announced a plan to curtail unnecessary foreign medical trips by the country's VIPs and VVIPs at the expense of the taxpayers' money. This decision marks a significant step towards developing robust healthcare infrastructure within the country, benefiting local citizens equally.
July 6, 2023 07:30 am
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has been an opener for the entire world, reminding us of the critical importance of a well-prepared and robust healthcare system. Nepal, too, has witnessed the dire consequences of a shortage of healthcare professionals during this crisis. It is now evident that we need to take proactive measures and implement a comprehensive plan to meet the increasing demand for health professionals in the coming years
May 18, 2022 18:16 pm
KATHMANDU, May 18: An act of physical assault against health professionals or employees over issues related to medical treatment is now a punishable offense.
June 7, 2021 17:25 pm
KATHMANDU, June 7: Beating up health workers is punishable according to the new provisions incorporated in the Ordinance on the Security of Health Workers and Health Institutions.
February 8, 2021 07:00 am
Doctors, nurses and health staff have to face occupational hazards, including infectious diseases, contaminated puncture wounds, radiation, solvent and chemical exposures, and psychological stress among others.
September 4, 2020 09:05 am
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Nepal's public health professionals have disagreed with a recent report titled "Modeling of COVID-19 Strategies in Nepal".
February 7, 2019 09:16 am
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Nepali and Japanese health professionals residing in Japan have organized a seminar on improving health care system in Nepal in Tokyo.