Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a special programme in Singapore on Saturday. The award was conferred... BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a... Environment 31 Jul, 2018
China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have conducted recalls Huahai says its other products do not contain... China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked prosecutors to approve the arrest of 18 people at Changsheng... BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according... LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with... Environment 25 Jul, 2018
Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year after she first fell sick, doctors reported in a study published... LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year... Environment 24 Jul, 2018
China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine company tests Zhejiang Huahai supplied valsartan to many... EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine... Environment 18 Jul, 2018
Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said in a statement that she shared on her social media profile on... KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said... Environment 04 Jul, 2018
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands of lives in poorer countries, according to a study... LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could... Environment 28 Jun, 2018
Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small... One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain... Environment 27 Jun, 2018
Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus Epidiolex sales Emerging science shows promise of cannabis... US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus... Environment 24 Jun, 2018
New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some... WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported... Environment 22 Jun, 2018
Malnutrition rife among children Malnutrition rife among children Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a recently-published data has shown. As per a survey conducted in different... Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of late. Patients have been visiting the hospitals with fever, upper... Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in manufacturing capacity Use of less good alternatives risks drug... Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in... Environment 06 Jun, 2018
Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the southern Indian state of Kerala, where another two people were killed by... KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the... Environment 31 May, 2018
Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from cardiovascular disease linked to smoking Chinese, Indian smokers unaware... Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from... Environment 31 May, 2018
Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease, could be avoided annually if global warming is capped at 1.5C, said a... LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease,... Environment 29 May, 2018
Rare brain-damaging virus kills 10 in India, prompts rush to hospitals Rare brain-damaging virus kills 10 in India, prompts rush to hospitals BENGALURU/KOCHI: A rare virus spread by fruit bats, which can cause flu-like symptoms and brain damage, has killed 10 people in southern India, health officials said on... BENGALURU/KOCHI: A rare virus spread by fruit bats, which can cause flu-like symptoms and brain... Environment 22 May, 2018
Thyroid patients prone to depression Thyroid patients prone to depression Kathmandu, May 19 A study has revealed that anxiety and depression are very common among thyroid disorder patients in the country. Research conducted by Binu... Kathmandu, May 19 A study has revealed that anxiety and depression are very common among thyroid... Environment 20 May, 2018
Retinoblastoma awareness lacking among people Retinoblastoma awareness lacking among people  Kathmandu, May 19 Lack of awareness among people of retinoblastoma has been a major cause for increasing deaths among children suffering from retinoblastoma in the...  Kathmandu, May 19 Lack of awareness among people of retinoblastoma has been a major cause for... Environment 20 May, 2018
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.
