Pabitra Sunar

Medical experts warn that such unions significantly increase the risk of genetic disorders in children.

UN Women has called on all countries to immediately enact policies and laws to end digital violence against women.

62 cybercrimes reported daily; 60 percent of victims are women

Stroke cases are rising among young people in Nepal, with unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and sedentary habits cited as leading causes. Doctors emphasize the importance of early treatment within the “golden hour” and adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent strokes and reduce disability.

The latest victims — one from Kavre and one from Nuwakot— reached the Bureau on Friday and are preparing to file official complaints on Monday, Police Sub-Inspector Krishna Prasad Pangeni said.

Although Nepal's Constitution and international women's rights movements guarantee the right to safe abortion, experts have pointed out that the recent Safe Abortion Act has narrowed this right, effectively criminalizing both service seekers and providers.

Liver cirrhosis, once believed to affect only alcohol drinkers, is now increasingly affecting non-drinkers as well. Liver specialists warn that non-alcoholic liver diseases could impact a large portion of Nepal's population in the coming years.

Brain tumors are most commonly seen in people aged between 40 and 50 years in Nepal, according to a recent study by the National Brain Tumor Center. The report, released in conjunction with World Brain Tumor Day, reveals that the average age of patients diagnosed with brain tumors in Nepal is 46.32...

Eye infection cases are rising as temperatures climb with the onset of summer. Dr Kamal Bahadur Khadka, former director and ophthalmologist at Nepal Eye Hospital, said more patients have been visiting the hospital with eye infections since the weather turned hotter.

Until about five years ago, Nepal's leaders and high-ranking officials frequently traveled abroad for medical treatment using government service facilities whenever needed.