The research paper, published in the PLOS ONE journal, suggests that early identification and management of biological risk factors in younger age groups are essential to prevent their progression into…
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World Health Statistics 2023: monitoring health for the SDGs
World Health Statistics report The World Health Statistics 2023 report is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual compilation of the latest available data on health and health-related indicators. Published since…
- Health EconomicsNational Health NewsNational Plan, Policy & GuidelinesPublic HealthPublic Health Update
Government Policies and Programmes for the Fiscal Year 2080/081(2023-24)
The Government of Nepal has presented the policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2080/081 (2023-24) at the joint meeting of the House of Representatives and National Assembly. Here…
- Global Health NewsInternational Plan, Policy & GuidelinesMaternal, Newborn and Child HealthPublic Health NewsWorld News
WHO calls for accelerated action to reduce anaemia
WHO (12 May 2023) Overview WHO launches its first-ever comprehensive framework on reducing anaemia, calling on countries to accelerate action to halve anaemia prevalence in women of reproductive age by…
- National Plan, Policy & GuidelinesPublic Health UpdateResearch & Publication
National Strategy for Viral Hepatitis B and C (NSVH), 2023-2030
The National Strategy for Viral Hepatitis B and C 2023-2030 (NSVH) focuses on strengthening existing preventive services for viral hepatitis B and C and further expand the coverage of diagnostics…
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Health Related Findings of the Auditor General’s 60th Annual Report 2023
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) was established with the appointment of the first Auditor General as per the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 1958. The Office of…
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National Population and Housing Census 2021: A Report on Maternal Mortality
Overview The Sustainable Development Goals include the target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births, with no country having an MMR…
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WHO renews alert on safeguards for health worker recruitment
The World Health Organization (WHO) released an updated WHO health workforce support and safeguards list 2023, identifying 55 countries as vulnerable for availability of health workers required to achieve the UN…
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Interim Guidance on Clinical Management of Mpox (Monkeypox) 2079
Overview The Curative Service Division (CSD), DoHS has released a new guideline on Clinical Management of Mpox (Monkeypox), aims to provide a scientific guidance to healthcare providers. This interim guidance…
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Rapid Response Team (RRT) Guideline, 2079
RRT Guideline The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), DoHS has released a new guideline on Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Deployment Guideline 2079 as per…