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Health Updates

We will compile all significant health updates relevant to the health sector.

December 29, 2025

Report of the Task Force Formed to Address the Demands Related to Minimum Salary and Service Facilities of Nurses and Health Workers, 2082

Introduction: Beyond the Headlines The recent protests by health workers across Nepal painted a familiar picture of a workforce demanding professional dignity, fair pay, and better conditions. While the headlines…

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December 12, 2025

The Story Behind the Story: How Reporting on Suicide Can Save Lives?

Introduction: The Hidden Power of a News Story We all consume news daily, but we rarely stop to consider how the way a story is told can have life-or-death consequences.…

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December 12, 2025

The Rising Threat of Dengue: Myths, Symptoms, and Life-Saving Prevention Strategies

Public Health Concern Nepal (www.phcnepal.com) is preparing this blog post to provide the public with urgent, evidence-based information regarding the escalating threat of Dengue fever. As infections surge across the…

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December 2, 2025

Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 2025: Stronger Together, Towards 2030

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain among the world’s most persistent public health challenges. They disproportionately affect over one billion people, primarily among the poorest and most vulnerable communities. The Global…

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November 24, 2025

Comparing Nepal’s “One Palika One Public Health Officer” Initiative with India’s ASHA Program: Grassroots Health Strategies in South Asia

In the realm of public health in South Asia, both Nepal and India have implemented innovative programs to bridge gaps in healthcare access at the community level. Nepal's recently launched…

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August 21, 2025

The Concept of ‘One Local Level, One Public Health Officer’ in Nepal’s Health System: A Deep Analysis of Effectiveness and Sustainability

Key Points Temporary Public Health Officers: A Short-Lived Solution?: Nepal's 'Myaade' model for PHOs relies on temporary, contract-based roles, risking low morale, high turnover, and politicization reminiscent of past failures…

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June 15, 2025

Koshi Province Health Budget 2082/83: In-Depth Review, Authentic Analysis & Policy Outlook

🔎 Overall Budget Context For fiscal year 2082/83, Koshi Province has allocated a total budget of NPR 35.87 billion, prioritizing health, education, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and tourism. Of this, NPR 3.51 billion (nearly…

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June 9, 2025

MoHP Regulates Use of Medical Implants and Stents to Ensure Fair Access and Affordability

Background In a significant move to promote health equity and patient safety, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal, issued an official directive (dated 02/02/ 2082 B.S.) regulating the…

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June 9, 2025

Nepal Introduces New TB Preventive Treatment Protocol 2024: A Milestone in Public Health Protection

Background On the 25th of Mangsir 2081 (December 10, 2024), Nepal’s National Tuberculosis Control Center (NTCC) officially rolled out the “National TB Preventive Treatment Protocol 2024”. This major public health…

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May 29, 2025

Nepal’s Historic Health Budget 2082/83: A Game-Changer for Universal Healthcare

Nepal's government unveiled a groundbreaking Rs 95.81 billion health budget for Fiscal Year 2082/83 today, representing a substantial 11.1% increase from the current year's allocation of Rs 86.24 billion1. This…

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