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
Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11 Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11 ​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11. ​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11. Health 05 Sep, 2023
Mark antibiotics with red line on label Mark antibiotics with red line on label ​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines. ​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines. Health 04 Sep, 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... Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose. Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose. Health 23 Aug, 2023
Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country. Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country. Health 22 Aug, 2023
Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days. The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days. Health 16 Aug, 2023
Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Health 09 Aug, 2023
50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis 50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days. Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days. Health 08 Aug, 2023
'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
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.
