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Nepal Renames Health Ministry as Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene
The Government of Nepal has formally changed the ministry’s name to the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene and directed all subordinate bodies to update their official materials and digital platforms accordingly.

Health Ministry Calls on Firms and Individuals to Claim Unreturned Security Deposits Within Seven Days
Nepal’s Health Ministry has asked contractors, firms, institutions and individuals with refundable security deposits from completed procurement, construction and maintenance works to submit claims within seven days or risk having eligible unclaimed amounts transferred to government revenue.

Health Ministry Removes 193 Officeholders Across Councils, Academies and Health Institutions Under New Ordinance
Nepal’s Health Ministry has announced the automatic removal of 193 officeholders from health councils, academies, hospitals and related institutions under a new ordinance governing the dismissal of public officeholders.

Health Ministry Orders Continuity of Daily Operations at Health Academies, Institutions and Hospitals Amid Vacant Leadership Posts
Nepal’s Health Ministry has directed health science academies, health institutions and hospitals to keep treatment, academic administration and regular services running without interruption despite vacancies in senior office-holder positions.

Health Ministry Orders Recalled Ninth- and Tenth-Level Employees to Report to Permanent Posts Immediately
Nepal’s Health Ministry has directed Nepal Health Service employees recalled from deputation to immediately report to the offices where their permanent positions are based, warning of legal action for non-compliance.

Health Ministry Seeks Details of Subordinate Institutions for Government Review on Merger, Restructuring or Closure
Nepal’s Health Ministry has asked its departments, hospitals, centres and other subordinate bodies to submit institutional details as part of a government-wide review of structures that may have overlapping functions, create unnecessary financial burdens or require restructuring.