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Nepal's Health Ministry Renamed to Health and Food Safety Ministry

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The Ministry of Health in Nepal has been officially renamed the 'Health and Food Safety Ministry' following a government decision. This change, which also designates the English name as 'Health and Food Security Ministry,' was published in the Gazette on May 13 and is being implemented across all subordinate bodies.

  • A circular has been issued by Section Officer Nanda Kishor Yadav instructing all subordinate agencies to immediately adopt the new name in official use.
  • The ministry's IT division has been directed to update the official website and other records to reflect the new nomenclature.
  • Muktinath Bikas Bank donated wheelchairs to Seti Provincial Hospital and the Youth Disabled Organization Nepal as part of its social responsibility initiatives.
  • Minister for Health and Food Security Nisha Mehta spoke at a meeting on Responsible AI for Health Systems Transformation, emphasizing ethical AI for universal health coverage.

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