KATHMANDU: Patients at Bir Hospital are facing delays in treatment due to slow processing of critical diagnostic reports, including MRI and CT scans, raising concerns over hospital management and patient safety. A…
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has decided to suspend Dr Yashoda Rijal, who has already been convicted by a court for preparing fake medical documents intended to influence judicial proceedings. The decision…
After the examination, doctors did more than prescribe medicines; they also warned her to avoid smoke inside the house. “The doctor said my problems were caused by smoke, and that they would keep recurring if I didn’t…
The service, known as Neonatal Screening, was introduced in late 2024. Under the programme, a small blood sample is collected from a newborn’s heel, placed on special paper using a standard technique, and tested for…
7th January 2026, Kathmandu The Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (PoAHS) has officially inaugurated its specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara. This development…
7th January 2026, Kathmandu The number of patients suffering from serious liver diseases, particularly liver cirrhosis, is increasing rapidly in Nepal. Due to late diagnosis and lack of timely treatment, many patients…
KATHMANDU Five health professionals’ organisations have submitted a memorandum today demanding the amendment of the Nepal Health Professional Council Act. They are the Nepal Dental Science Hygienist Association, Nepal…
Kathmandu, Jan 6: Five health professionals' organisations have submitted a memorandum today demanding the amendment of the Nepal Health Professional Council Act.They are the Nepal Dental Science Hygienist Association,…
TV doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Punam Krishan has disclosed that she has undergone treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer.The 42-year-old Glasgow-born GP, who appears as a resident…
PARSA: An all-party meeting, including representatives of district-based political parties, has appealed to the public to maintain social harmony in Birgunj Metropolitan City, which has recently seen tensions related to…