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Health Insurance Board Accepts 13 Applications for Executive Director Post
Nepal’s Health Insurance Board has approved 13 applications for the post of Executive Director after reviewing the submissions against the Health Insurance Act, 2074 and the board’s 2083 selection procedure.
Health Ministry Urges Remaining Gen Z Protest Injured to Complete Official Injury Classification Process
Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Safety has asked people injured during the Gen Z protests who have not yet been officially classified to contact their District Administration Office or a government hospital and complete the required process.
Health Ministry Proposes Tougher Rules on Breast-Milk Substitutes, Cross-Promotion and Sales Without Medical Recommendation
Nepal’s Health Ministry has published a draft amendment to the Breast-Milk Substitutes Act that would expand protections for children up to 36 months, restrict promotion and distribution of substitute products, strengthen breastfeeding oversight and introduce penalties and compensation for violations.
Health Ministry Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Law Strengthening Security for Health Workers, Students and Institutions
Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has published a draft second amendment to the Health Workers and Health Institutions Security Act, 2066, proposing stronger protection for health-sector students and action against armed intimidation at health facilities.
Health Ministry Shortlists 19 Candidates for Senior Posts at Pharmacy and Ayurvedic Medical Councils
Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has shortlisted 19 candidates for three senior positions at the Nepal Pharmacy Council and Nepal Ayurvedic Medical Council, with interviews scheduled for Shrawan 8 and 11, 2083.
Health Ministry Tightens Rules for Hiring Contract Staff Across Hospitals and Subordinate Offices
Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Safety has directed its institutions to hire personnel on contract only under legally permitted circumstances, with approved staffing, budget availability and an open, transparent and competitive process.