'50% children with cancer are out of medical services' '50% children with cancer are out of medical services' Pediatric oncologist Krishna Sagar Poudel of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has shared that of the total cases more than 50 per cent children with cancer disease are still out of hospital's access. Pediatric oncologist Krishna Sagar Poudel of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has shared that of the total cases more than 50 per cent children with cancer disease are still out of hospital's access. Health 16 Feb, 2024
WHO commends Nepal for curbing trans-fatty acids in foods WHO commends Nepal for curbing trans-fatty acids in foods The World Health Organization congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives. The World Health Organization congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives. Health 15 Feb, 2024
Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services. The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services. Health 10 Feb, 2024
One percent children born with congenital heart issues One percent children born with congenital heart issues One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here. One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here. Health 09 Feb, 2024
Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella. Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella. Health 05 Feb, 2024
Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years. The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years. Health 02 Feb, 2024
2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy 2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination'... Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Health 01 Feb, 2024
Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Health 28 Jan, 2024
Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing. Health 19 Jan, 2024
Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them. The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them. Health 14 Jan, 2024
COVID-19 found among India-returnees COVID-19 found among India-returnees Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India. Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India. Health 08 Jan, 2024
Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless. Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless. Health 04 Jan, 2024
Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations. The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations. Health 03 Jan, 2024
Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education. Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education. Health 27 Nov, 2023
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said. The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said. Health 17 Nov, 2023
1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months 1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone. At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone. Health 10 Oct, 2023
Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone. Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone. Health 06 Oct, 2023
Quality health care services assured Quality health care services assured ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones. ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones. Health 01 Oct, 2023
Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July. As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July. Health 27 Sep, 2023
Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate. The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate. Health 06 Sep, 2023
Kathmandu Deuba and Oli hold first meeting since Gen Z protests According to Deuba’s secretariat, the former prime ministers discussed contemporary political developments during the meeting.
World China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening.
Sports Shai Hope and Justin Greaves defy a depleted New Zealand team on the 4th day of the 1st test At stumps, Hope was 116 not out, Greaves was 55 not out and the West Indies were 212-4, trailing New Zealand by 319 runs.
World Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday.
Sports Lumbini Lions seal playoff berth with four-wicket win over Janakpur Bolts Lumbini Lions defeated the Janakpur Bolts by four wickets to secure a place in the playoffs of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025.
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
