Public Health Advisory

Reliable, reviewed health information for patients and families in Nepal.

Conditions & health topics

Maternal & Child Health Pregnancy, safe delivery, newborn care, breastfeeding, immunisation and child growth. Prevention & Screening Vaccines, health check-ups and screening tests that find problems early, when they are easier to treat. First Aid & Emergency What to do in an emergency — bleeding, burns, choking, injuries, snakebite — until help arrives. Patient Rights & Safety Your rights and responsibilities as a patient, and how to stay safe while receiving care. Health Alerts & Notices Outbreak alerts, public health advisories and official notices. Environmental Health Air and water quality, sanitation, heat and climate, and how our surroundings affect health. Health Myths & Facts Common health myths checked against the evidence. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Long-term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease, and their risk factors. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Infections that mainly affect poorer communities — such as kala-azar, lymphatic filariasis, leprosy and snakebite. Communicable Diseases Infections that spread between people, through food and water or through the air — such as TB, typhoid and diarrhoea. Zoonotic Diseases Infections that pass between animals and people, such as rabies and avian influenza. Vector-Borne Diseases Diseases spread by mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks and mites — such as dengue, malaria, Japanese encephalitis, kala-azar and scrub typhus. Respiratory Health Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, TB and keeping lungs healthy, including protection from smoke and air pollution. Cardiovascular Health Heart and blood vessel health — blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and cholesterol. Oral & Dental Health Tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer and daily care for healthy teeth and mouth. Eye & Ear Health Vision problems, cataract, eye infections, hearing loss and ear infections. Sexual & Reproductive Health Family planning, safer sex, sexually transmitted infections, menstrual health and fertility. Adolescent & Youth Health Growth, puberty, mental wellbeing, nutrition and healthy habits for young people. Healthy Ageing & Geriatric Health Staying healthy in older age — long-term conditions, falls, memory, and support for caregivers.

The information on this website is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified health professional.

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