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Home Births Decline in Narainapur as 1,151 Women Choose Institutional Delivery

Published 1 day ago

In Narainapur rural municipality, a remote area of Banke district, home births are declining significantly as more women opt for institutional delivery services. According to Health Section Head Nagendra Kumar Shah, a total of 1,151 women received safe maternity care at local birthing centers during the fiscal year 2082/83. This positive shift is driven by the establishment of 24/7 birthing centers across all six wards, staffed by trained health workers, alongside free ambulance services for pregnant women and referral options to Bheri Hospital for complex cases. Local health workers and Village Health Volunteers have noted a substantial transformation in community mindset, with women now seeking regular antenatal check-ups and planning hospital deliveries. Rural Municipality Chairperson Ishtiyak Ahmad Shah highlighted this as a major achievement, eliminating the past necessity of traveling to Nepalgunj or India for maternity care.

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Home Births Decline in Narainapur as 1,151 Women Choose Institutional Delivery
Rapti Academy Launches Mobile OPD Ticketing in Dang

Rapti Academy Launches Mobile OPD Ticketing in Dang

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High Alert in Bakaiya After Rabies Confirmed in Cow

High Alert in Bakaiya After Rabies Confirmed in Cow

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Japanese Encephalitis Kills Six in Jhapa

Japanese Encephalitis Kills Six in Jhapa

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Ventilator Handed Over to Rapti Academy of Health Sciences

Ventilator Handed Over to Rapti Academy of Health Sciences

Published 1 day ago

On Friday, August 5, 2083 BS, the Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku, Kathmandu, transferred a ventilator to the Rapti Academy of Health Sciences in Ghorahi, Dang. This handover was executed following a ministerial-level decision and a directive from the Policy, Planning, and Monitoring Division under the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene. Hospital Director Dr. Anup Bastola officially handed over the equipment to the Academy's Deputy Manager, Aatmaram Basnet. According to Dr. Suresh Rasaili, the Acting Hospital Director of the Academy, this critical medical equipment will significantly enhance emergency services and the treatment of critically ill patients in the region.

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Bharatpur Hospital Launches Online Lab Results System

Bharatpur Hospital Launches Online Lab Results System

Published 1 day ago

In August 2026, Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan launched a new online system allowing patients to access their laboratory test results digitally. Patients can log into the hospital's official website using the username and password printed on their treatment payment bills to view and print reports. Additionally, the hospital has installed two vending machines for dispensing OPD tickets and lab reports, aiming to eliminate long queues. Medical Superintendent Dr. Bishwo Bandhu Bagale stated that the 620-bed hospital serves around 3,800 outpatients daily from Chitwan and 25 neighboring districts, with increasing patient flow due to its prominent health insurance services.

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Advanced Neuro Services Begin at Rapti Health Academy

Advanced Neuro Services Begin at Rapti Health Academy

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Kailash Rural Municipality Partners with CMC Hospital for Health Services

Kailash Rural Municipality Partners with CMC Hospital for Health Services

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Kavre Becomes Nepal's Model Hub for Hypertension Control

Kavre Becomes Nepal's Model Hub for Hypertension Control

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Bharatpur Hospital Enhances Patient Care and Green Spaces

Bharatpur Hospital Enhances Patient Care and Green Spaces

Published 1 day ago

Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan, Nepal, is undertaking significant initiatives to transform its environment into a green, clean, and patient-friendly facility. To address patient congestion and improve service delivery, the hospital administration has initiated orientation programs for doctors, nurses, and staff to foster polite, respectful, and cooperative behavior toward patients and their families, thereby reducing potential conflicts. Led by a newly formed 'Hospital Beautification Committee,' the hospital is enhancing its physical infrastructure, creating gardens, and ensuring regular sanitation, including toilet cleanliness monitoring. With a daily outpatient flow reaching up to 3,800 patients, the hospital aims to alleviate visitors' stress through a soothing environment, improved signage, and courteous service, ultimately elevating the overall healthcare experience in this major government institution.

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High Cholesterol Diet Guide: What to Eat and Avoid

High Cholesterol Diet Guide: What to Eat and Avoid

Published 1 day ago

High cholesterol, caused by unhealthy diets, smoking, and lack of exercise, poses severe risks such as heart attacks and strokes. To manage cholesterol levels effectively, health experts recommend incorporating omega-3-rich fish, olive oil, brown rice, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fresh fruits, and green vegetables into daily diets. Conversely, individuals should avoid red meat, butter, cheese, and trans fats. Regular physical activity, including at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, along with quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, is crucial. Because high cholesterol often exhibits no noticeable symptoms—earning it the moniker 'silent killer'—individuals over 40 or those with risk factors should undergo regular lipid profile blood tests and consult medical professionals for proper guidance.

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Baglung Records 646 Dengue Cases as Outbreak Spreads

Baglung Records 646 Dengue Cases as Outbreak Spreads

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Rapti Eye Hospital Serves Over 330k with Care & Education

Rapti Eye Hospital Serves Over 330k with Care & Education

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Flood Displaced Chronic Patients Face Medicine Shortage in Nuwakot

Flood Displaced Chronic Patients Face Medicine Shortage in Nuwakot

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Dhulikhel Hospital Builds 100-Bed Trauma Center

Dhulikhel Hospital Builds 100-Bed Trauma Center

Published about 15 hours ago

Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavrepalanchok is constructing a 100-bed trauma and emergency center with full grant assistance of 3.86 billion Japanese Yen (approximately NPR 3.6 billion) from the Japanese government. Formally initiated with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 28, 2025, the 16-ropani facility aims to be completed and handed over by June 2027. Built by Japan's Toda Corporation along with Nepali partners, the earthquake-resilient structure will feature advanced medical equipment including CT scans, MRIs, and ventilators. Situated near the Araniko and BP highways, the center will significantly improve emergency healthcare access for patients from Kavre and surrounding districts, including Sindhupalchok, Ramechhap, Dolakha, Sindhuli, and Bhaktapur.

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Flood Death Toll Rises, Risking Disease Outbreak in Nepal

Flood Death Toll Rises, Risking Disease Outbreak in Nepal

Published 1 day ago

Following a catastrophic flood in Nepal affecting rivers like Bhotekoshi and Trishuli, security personnel and authorities are facing a mounting challenge regarding the management of recovered bodies. As of the latest updates, over 538 bodies have been recovered, with nearly 977 individuals still missing, including numerous foreign tourists. In Chitwan alone, 178 bodies have been found, many of which are decomposing and emitting foul odors, overwhelming local hospital capacities and raising serious concerns about a potential disease outbreak. Government officials, including the Home Ministry and the Epidemic and Disease Control Division, are coordinating with central authorities to manage, identify, and securely store the bodies amidst limited resources and infrastructure constraints.

BBC Nepali
Health & Safe Sex Focus at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Health & Safe Sex Focus at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Annapurna Post
High Health Risk Looms in Nepal Flood-Hit Zones

High Health Risk Looms in Nepal Flood-Hit Zones

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NVA Launches 24/7 Hotline for Flood-Hit Animal Rescue

NVA Launches 24/7 Hotline for Flood-Hit Animal Rescue

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Dengue and Viral Fever Outbreak Hits Gorkha Prison

Dengue and Viral Fever Outbreak Hits Gorkha Prison

Published 3 days ago

An outbreak of dengue and viral fever has hit the Gorkha Prison, infecting 30 inmates, with 10 confirmed cases of dengue and 20 of viral fever. Among the infected, one has been hospitalized while others are receiving treatment inside the prison facility. The outbreak has highlighted severe overcrowding, as the men's ward, with a capacity of only 35 people, currently houses 101 inmates. This extreme overcrowding makes it impossible to isolate infected individuals and has worsened sanitation, drinking water, and living conditions. Chief District Officer Tulasi Bahadur Shrestha stated that medical management is being handled within the facility with the help of local health teams. Furthermore, the prison building, damaged by the 2015 earthquake, remains unreconstructed, raising ongoing concerns about inmate health and safety.

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