1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair 1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child and sickened three others. A Friday night release from the San... SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child... Environment 30 Jun, 2019
Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact on stopping infections and should significantly reduce cases of... LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact... Environment 27 Jun, 2019
Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen 163% from the same period last year. The ministry said in a note... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen... Environment 25 Jun, 2019
Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments to make containing virulent African swine fever their top... HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments... Environment 21 Jun, 2019
Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that discourage people from using healthcare services in... KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that... Environment 19 Jun, 2019
Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola MPONDWE: Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda to visit nearby family and friends and go to the busy... MPONDWE: Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda... Environment 19 Jun, 2019
Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies BWERA, UGANDA: The isolation ward for Ebola patients is a tent erected in the garden of the local hospital. Gloves are given out sparingly to health workers. And when the... BWERA, UGANDA: The isolation ward for Ebola patients is a tent erected in the garden of the local... Environment 16 Jun, 2019
UN says Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a global emergency UN says Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a global emergency GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo — which spilled into Uganda this week — is an “extraordinary event†of deep... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo — which spilled into... Environment 15 Jun, 2019
New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates ALBANY: New York eliminated the religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday, as the nation’s worst measles outbreak in decades prompts states... ALBANY: New York eliminated the religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday,... Environment 14 Jun, 2019
‘Painkillers no panacea for headache’ ‘Painkillers no panacea for headache’ Migraine headaches are common in female because of hormonal influences Kathmandu, June 11 Taking painkillers to relieve headache is harmful to health, warn health... Migraine headaches are common in female because of hormonal influences Kathmandu, June 11 Taking... Environment 12 Jun, 2019
Medical pot laws no answer for US opioid deaths, study finds Medical pot laws no answer for US opioid deaths, study finds A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favourite talking point of legal pot... A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths,... Environment 11 Jun, 2019
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us Leprosy is an ancient disease, the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of characteristic bone pitting and deformities found in burial sites in... Leprosy is an ancient disease, the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of... Environment 10 Jun, 2019
Scientists feel chill of crackdown on fetal tissue research Scientists feel chill of crackdown on fetal tissue research WASHINGTON: To save babies from brain-damaging birth defects, University of Pittsburgh scientist Carolyn Coyne studies placentas from fetuses that otherwise would be... WASHINGTON: To save babies from brain-damaging birth defects, University of Pittsburgh scientist Carolyn... Environment 09 Jun, 2019
One in four Ebola cases undetected in Congo: WHO One in four Ebola cases undetected in Congo: WHO GENEVA: Roughly a quarter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo are estimated to be going undetected or found too late, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said on... GENEVA: Roughly a quarter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo are estimated to be going undetected or... Environment 07 Jun, 2019
NKorea ignores calls for joint African swine efforts: Seoul NKorea ignores calls for joint African swine efforts: Seoul SEOUL: South Korea said Wednesday North Korea has so far ignored its calls for joint efforts to stem the spread of highly contagious African swine fever following an... SEOUL: South Korea said Wednesday North Korea has so far ignored its calls for joint efforts to stem the... Environment 05 Jun, 2019
Nipah virus resurfaces in India's Kerala after killing 17 last year Nipah virus resurfaces in India's Kerala after killing 17 last year NEW DELHI: The deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus has resurfaced in the southern Indian state of Kerala a year after it killed 17 people, state officials said on... NEW DELHI: The deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus has resurfaced in the southern Indian state of... Environment 05 Jun, 2019
Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant LOS ANGELES: California officially gave its blessing to coffee Monday, declaring the beverage does not pose a "significant" cancer risk. The rule, proposed a year ago by... LOS ANGELES: California officially gave its blessing to coffee Monday, declaring the beverage does not... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers CHICAGO: Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at... CHICAGO: Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps Posing as heroin users seeking help, researchers contacted hundreds of treatment clinics in US states with the highest overdose death rates. The "secret shoppers" were... Posing as heroin users seeking help, researchers contacted hundreds of treatment clinics in US states... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
China reports H5N6 bird flu outbreak in Xinjiang China reports H5N6 bird flu outbreak in Xinjiang BEIJING: China has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu in Horgos in the far western Xinjiang region. The outbreak killed 1,015 out of 2,545 birds... BEIJING: China has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu in Horgos in the far western... Environment 03 Jun, 2019
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.
