'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue'

'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue'

​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue.

​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue.

Health 08 Aug, 2023

'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure'

'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure'

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority.

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority.

Health 06 Aug, 2023

Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal

Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal

The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population.

The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population.

Health 04 Aug, 2023

'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services'

'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services'

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients.

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients.

Health 03 Aug, 2023

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could...

A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change.

A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change.

Health 28 Jul, 2023

Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of Leprosy Bacillus Discovery"

Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of...

The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873.

The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873.

Health 20 Jun, 2023

Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today

Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today

The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward.

The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward.

Health 08 Jun, 2023

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

Health 02 May, 2023

Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection

Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection.

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection.

Health 19 Apr, 2023

Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital

Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital

A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi.

A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi.

Health 16 Apr, 2023

Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk

Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately.

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately.

Health 12 Apr, 2023

Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections

Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily.

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily.

Health 09 Apr, 2023

Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever

Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever

Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur.

Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur.

Health 27 Feb, 2023

Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal

Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal

Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal.

Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal.

Health 13 Feb, 2023

Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister

Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister

Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease.

Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease.

Health 03 Feb, 2023

MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places

MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places

The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places.

The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places.

Health 25 Dec, 2022

No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry

No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry

The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal.

The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal.

Health 23 Dec, 2022

Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights

Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights

Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights.

Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights.

Health 09 Dec, 2022

Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan

Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan

The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said.

The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said.

Health 28 Oct, 2022

Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases

Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases

Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said.

Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said.

Health 12 Oct, 2022