Overview The 12th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal concluded with the adoption of the Five-Point Declaration, reinforcing Nepal’s commitment to evidence-informed health policy and health system …
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Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile: Nepal
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 …
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The State of the World’s Nursing Report 2025
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO), International Council of Nurses (ICN), and partners have published the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 Report, revealing significant growth in the global nursing …
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Statement from Global Health Council on the Mass Termination of USAID and State Department Grants
The decision to terminate thousands of USAID and State Department foreign assistance grants is a tragedy of historic proportions. With the stroke of a pen, the U.S. government has gutted …
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WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access …
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WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund
New Delhi | 10 February 2025: The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, …
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Ten-Point Priority Actions of the Nepal Health Conclave 2024
Nepal Health Conclave 26-27 December, 2024, Kathmandu, Nepal The “Nepal Health Conclave 2024: Coordinating Diaspora for Healthcare Strengthening“, organized by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), …
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WHO felicitates Member States for public health achievements
The World Health Organization today felicitated Bhutan for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination; India for eliminating trachoma; Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis; Maldives and Sri Lanka for Hepatitis …
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WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO launched a Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety. It is the first Charter to outline patients’ rights in the context of safety, and …
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Nepal restricts trans-fatty acids in food
Kathmandu / New Delhi | February 14, 2024: The World Health Organization congratulates Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a …