Overview
The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile for Nepal reveals both progress and persistent health challenges. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, and stroke continue to be the leading causes of death in Nepal, while air pollution has emerged as the top risk factor contributing to death and disability, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).
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- Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, 2026-2030 (Draft)
- National Standard Operating Procedure for Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS), 2025
- Priority Infectious Diseases for Community-Based Surveillance in Nepal
- Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082
- Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being