Tobacco use declines in South-East Asia Tobacco use declines in South-East Asia Commending countries, including Nepal, in the World Health Organisation South- East Asia for achieving steep decline in tobacco use, the WHO on Thursday said persistent and concerted efforts over the years, which have continued despite the pandemic, must be sustained and scaled up further to rid the region of the scourge of tobacco. Commending countries, including Nepal, in the World Health Organisation South- East Asia for achieving steep decline in tobacco use, the WHO on Thursday said persistent and concerted efforts over the years, which have continued despite the pandemic, must be sustained and scaled up further to rid the region of the scourge of tobacco. Health 19 Nov, 2021
In Russia, 83% of COVID hospital beds are filled amid surge In Russia, 83% of COVID hospital beds are filled amid surge Nearly 83% of hospital beds designated for COVID-19 patients are filled, Russian authorities said Wednesday, as daily tallies of new infections and deaths remain at all-time highs. Nearly 83% of hospital beds designated for COVID-19 patients are filled, Russian authorities said Wednesday, as daily tallies of new infections and deaths remain at all-time highs. Health 11 Nov, 2021
Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of season, culling 143,000 chickens Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of season, culling 143,000 chickens Japan has detected its first outbreak of bird flu for the 2021 winter season, with confirmation of a case of "highly pathogenic avian influenza" at a poultry farm in the northeast of the country, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. Japan has detected its first outbreak of bird flu for the 2021 winter season, with confirmation of a case of "highly pathogenic avian influenza" at a poultry farm in the northeast of the country, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. Health 10 Nov, 2021
How to help your child get the most protection out of their face mask How to help your child get the most protection out of their face mask With many children around the country required to wear masks in classrooms, including those as young as eight in Victoria, parents are wondering how they can support their kids’ mask use. With many children around the country required to wear masks in classrooms, including those as young as eight in Victoria, parents are wondering how they can support their kids’ mask use. Health 10 Nov, 2021
Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record outbreaks, even as the Delta variant surge eases and many countries resume trade and tourism. Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record outbreaks, even as the Delta variant surge eases and many countries resume trade and tourism. Health 08 Nov, 2021
Vitamin 'A' capsules to be administered to around 2.7 million children across country Vitamin 'A' capsules to be administered to around 2.7 million children across country Ministry of Health and Population is going to administer Vitamin 'A' capsules free of cost to all children across the country. Ministry of Health and Population is going to administer Vitamin 'A' capsules free of cost to all children across the country. Health 21 Oct, 2021
Maternal mortality rate to be studied through national census for first time Maternal mortality rate to be studied through national census for first time A study of maternal mortality rate is to be conducted through National Census-2021 for the first time in the country. A study of maternal mortality rate is to be conducted through National Census-2021 for the first time in the country. Health 08 Oct, 2021
Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants A study of British patients with a long history of depression highlights how difficult it can be to stop medication, even for those who feel well enough to try. A study of British patients with a long history of depression highlights how difficult it can be to stop medication, even for those who feel well enough to try. Health 30 Sep, 2021
Children's diets could get much worse under COVID-19: UNICEF Children's diets could get much worse under COVID-19: UNICEF Children under the age of two are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well, leading to irreversible developmental harm, according to a new report released by UNICEF on Wednesday. Children under the age of two are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well, leading to irreversible developmental harm, according to a new report released by UNICEF on Wednesday. Health 23 Sep, 2021
Nipah Virus warning sounded Nipah Virus warning sounded The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain alert about the possible risk of Nipah Virus infection after its outbreak was reported in neighbouring India. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain alert about the possible risk of Nipah Virus infection after its outbreak was reported in neighbouring India. Health 14 Sep, 2021
Scale up routine immunisation, vaccination: WHO Scale up routine immunisation, vaccination: WHO The World Health Organisation on Wednesday urged countries, including Nepal, in the South-East Asia region to enhance routine immunisation along with the ongoing efforts to boost the COV- ID-19 vaccination coverage. The World Health Organisation on Wednesday urged countries, including Nepal, in the South-East Asia region to enhance routine immunisation along with the ongoing efforts to boost the COV- ID-19 vaccination coverage. Health 09 Sep, 2021
Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone: study Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone:... A Chinese study looking at mixing COVID-19 vaccines showed that receiving a booster shot of CanSino Biologics' vaccine after one or two doses of Sinovac Biotech's vaccine yielded a much stronger antibody response than using the Sinovac shot as a booster. A Chinese study looking at mixing COVID-19 vaccines showed that receiving a booster shot of CanSino Biologics' vaccine after one or two doses of Sinovac Biotech's vaccine yielded a much stronger antibody response than using the Sinovac shot as a booster. Health 07 Sep, 2021
Second wave of COVID pandemic severely impacted all aspects of life in Nepal Second wave of COVID pandemic severely impacted all aspects of life in Nepal The second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal is showing severe impacts among the most vulnerable people in Nepal in aspects such as their livelihood, food security and nutrition, health, and education. The second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal is showing severe impacts among the most vulnerable people in Nepal in aspects such as their livelihood, food security and nutrition, health, and education. Health 03 Sep, 2021
India's COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes India's COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes India's rising output of COVID-19 vaccines and the inoculation of more than half its adult population with at least one dose are raising hopes the country will return as an exporter within months, ramping up from early next year. India's rising output of COVID-19 vaccines and the inoculation of more than half its adult population with at least one dose are raising hopes the country will return as an exporter within months, ramping up from early next year. Health 30 Aug, 2021
Japan to provide remaining doses of COVID-19 vaccine Japan to provide remaining doses of COVID-19 vaccine The remaining doses of AstraZeneca vaccine pledged by Japan for Nepal through COVAX facility are expected to arrive in Kathmandu on August 21 and 23. The remaining doses of AstraZeneca vaccine pledged by Japan for Nepal through COVAX facility are expected to arrive in Kathmandu on August 21 and 23. Health 20 Aug, 2021
PM urged to ensure vaccines for traders PM urged to ensure vaccines for traders Nepal National Traders’ Federation has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure vaccines immediately to industrialists and traders in a bid to make the country’s economy dynamic. Nepal National Traders’ Federation has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure vaccines immediately to industrialists and traders in a bid to make the country’s economy dynamic. Health 26 Jul, 2021
Delta variant behind more than 80% of US cases, Fauci says Delta variant behind more than 80% of US cases, Fauci says The Delta variant of the coronavirus is the cause of more than 80% of new US COVID-19 cases, but the authorized vaccines remain more than 90% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths, said top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci during U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday. The Delta variant of the coronavirus is the cause of more than 80% of new US COVID-19 cases, but the authorized vaccines remain more than 90% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths, said top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci during U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday. Health 21 Jul, 2021
Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. Health 20 Jul, 2021
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Health 27 Jun, 2021
Black fungus patient operated Black fungus patient operated Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Health 22 Jun, 2021
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
