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Provincial hospital expands specialist services, cutting waiting lists
New equipment and specialist appointments have reduced referrals to Kathmandu.
Deepak Thapa3 days ago · 1 min readHealth
Vaccination drive concludes with strong turnout
Health offices report coverage close to target.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 7, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
What primary health care provides
An introduction to routine checks, advice and referrals.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
How to read an air quality index
Using index levels to plan outdoor activity.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
Why vaccination records matter
Keeping dates, doses and follow-up details together.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
Hydration and rest in hot weather
General ways to manage heat during daily activity.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
Starting a conversation about mental health
Listening, respecting privacy and finding support.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 20, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
Understanding hospital referrals
The usual steps from primary to specialist care.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 20, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
Safer drinking water during the monsoon
Basic attention to water sources and storage.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 20, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
What to check on a medicine label
General information on names, expiry and instructions.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 20, 2026 · 1 min readHealth
The role of community health workers
Their contribution to outreach, access and referrals.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 19, 2026 · 1 min read