Dengue cases surpass 11,000 over nine months in Bagmati Province Dengue cases surpass 11,000 over nine months in Bagmati Province Cases of dengue fever are prevalent in Bagmati Province, with over 11,000 positive cases confirmed in the past nine months alone. Cases of dengue fever are prevalent in Bagmati Province, with over 11,000 positive cases confirmed in the past nine months alone. Health 05 May, 2024
UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases The vaccine was shown to be help preventing the diarrheal disease in late stage research conducted in Nepal. The vaccine was shown to be help preventing the diarrheal disease in late stage research conducted in Nepal. Health 19 Apr, 2024
Beware of dengue, urges Ministry Beware of dengue, urges Ministry With the increase in temperatures, cases of dengue infections have also surged. With the increase in temperatures, cases of dengue infections have also surged. Health 03 Apr, 2024
Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well. Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well. Health 03 Apr, 2024
Rare diseases in Nepal: Lack of resources and medicines multiply the patients' hardships Rare diseases in Nepal: Lack of resources and medicines multiply the patients'... World Health Organization (WHO) delineated rare diseases as conditions affecting a small fraction of the population, specifically fewer than 1 in 2,000 individuals within a given populace. World Health Organization (WHO) delineated rare diseases as conditions affecting a small fraction of the population, specifically fewer than 1 in 2,000 individuals within a given populace. Health 27 Feb, 2024
Immunization against Measles and Rubella to begin on Feb 25 Immunization against Measles and Rubella to begin on Feb 25 The government has launched the immunization campaign with the objective of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026. The government has launched the immunization campaign with the objective of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026. Health 21 Feb, 2024
'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
Sports Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after Man City's Champions League loss to Real Madrid Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again.
Sports Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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World Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port.
World Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities.
Nepal PM Karki expresses gratitude to NCP for election support PM Karki also congratulated members of the delegation who were elected in the polls.
Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour.
Nepal Narrow escape as six injured in Khotang helicopter crash Ward Chair Rai stated that the relatives on board the helicopter are safe.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly.
