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A Nepal Health Research Council survey shows that 18 percent of students aged 13 to 15 are using tobacco products, with new forms such as vapes and hookah increasingly replacing traditional cigarettes among schoolchildren.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the budget before the Federal Parliament on Friday, allocated Rs 101.95 billion to the health sector out of a total budget of Rs 2.124 trillion. This means health accounts for 4.85 percent of the total budget. Last year, the sector received 4.87 perce...

Despite government efforts focusing on remote areas, progress has fallen short, and even urban health facilities continue to report worrying outcomes.

Nepal Aushadhi Limited is preparing to launch production of three medicines soon, with drugs used for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol already in the final stage of preparation. The state-owned company said it is working toward producing a total of 37 different medicines.  

According to a recent study published by the Forum for Women, Law and Development, nearly 38 percent of women have faced some form of abuse during these stages. Specifically, 38.4 percent experienced violence during pregnancy, and 35.9 percent after childbirth.

Nepal currently records 227 TB cases per 100,000 people, with around 16,000 deaths each year.

How often do you think about the teeth and gums that greet the world every time you smile? If your answer is “rarely,” it’s time to give your oral health some attention. Neglecting it can lead to early tooth loss, gum disease, and even more serious health problems.

The rape and killing of a 16-year-old Dalit girl in Surkhet has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concern over the disproportionate level of sexual violence faced by Dalit women and girls in Nepal. Nepal Police data shows that during the last fiscal year, 2,507 rape complaints and 460 at...

Volunteers said the participation of young voters appeared relatively low compared to older voters. Nirmala Bhandari, a volunteer at the polling center, noted that the turnout of youth voters was limited, while older voters formed the majority of participants.

The resignations come after former House of Representatives candidate Pranay Rana stepped down from the party, triggering what observers describe as a shake-up within RSP’s Kathmandu-5 unit.