Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. Health 07 Nov, 2024
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp... In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO. In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO. Health 03 Nov, 2024
Free cancer treatment for children under 14 Free cancer treatment for children under 14 The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that children under the age of 14 will receive free cancer treatment. The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that children under the age of 14 will receive free cancer treatment. Health 28 Oct, 2024
19,000 dengue cases reported throughout country 19,000 dengue cases reported throughout country Dengue is spreading rapidly with the number of infected people reaching 19,599 throughout the country, according to the latest data of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Dengue is spreading rapidly with the number of infected people reaching 19,599 throughout the country, according to the latest data of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Health 16 Oct, 2024
386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan 386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year. Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year. Health 15 Oct, 2024
Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years. A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years. Health 09 Sep, 2024
Ministry of Health directs hospitals to operate OPD services also on public holidays Ministry of Health directs hospitals to operate OPD services also on public holidays The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatches a circular, directing 34 hospitals and health facilities to operate the Out-Patient Department (OPD) services also on public holidays. The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatches a circular, directing 34 hospitals and health facilities to operate the Out-Patient Department (OPD) services also on public holidays. Health 03 Sep, 2024
Dengue cases surpass 6,000, over 600 reported in Kathmandu Valley Dengue cases surpass 6,000, over 600 reported in Kathmandu Valley The mosquito-borne infection has been detected in all districts except Humla and Mustang, said Dr. Gokarna Prasad Dahal, Chief of Vector-Borne Disease Control at the Division. The mosquito-borne infection has been detected in all districts except Humla and Mustang, said Dr. Gokarna Prasad Dahal, Chief of Vector-Borne Disease Control at the Division. Health 02 Sep, 2024
WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped Last Tuesday, Congo — the hardest-hit country — reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases over the previous week. Last Tuesday, Congo — the hardest-hit country — reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases over the previous week. Health 26 Aug, 2024
Nepal is susceptible to Mpox, people urged to avoid risky behaviour Nepal is susceptible to Mpox, people urged to avoid risky behaviour According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal is at risk of contracting monkeypox (Mpox), which has recently been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the highest level of alarm under international health law. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal is at risk of contracting monkeypox (Mpox), which has recently been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the highest level of alarm under international health law. Health 20 Aug, 2024
Nepal at risk of Mpox infection, Ministry expects cooperation from civic-level Nepal at risk of Mpox infection, Ministry expects cooperation from civic-level The Ministry of Health and Population has said Nepal falls under the risk of infection of monkey pox (Mpox). The Ministry of Health and Population has said Nepal falls under the risk of infection of monkey pox (Mpox). Health 19 Aug, 2024
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread? A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the... WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year's figures. WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year's figures. Health 15 Aug, 2024
Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk pays farewell call on Maoist Centre Chair Dahal Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk pays farewell call on Maoist Centre Chair Dahal Australia's Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, had a farewell meeting with CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. Australia's Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, had a farewell meeting with CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. Health 14 Aug, 2024
Lalitpur reports 38 cholera cases out of 50 nationwide Lalitpur reports 38 cholera cases out of 50 nationwide The number of cholera patients has increased in recent times with 38 cases in Lalitpur district alone. The number of cholera patients has increased in recent times with 38 cases in Lalitpur district alone. Health 14 Aug, 2024
Health Ministry intensifies efforts to control Cholera and Dengue outbreaks Health Ministry intensifies efforts to control Cholera and Dengue outbreaks Following Minister Paudel's directive, the Ministry promptly advanced both short-term and long-term strategies. Following Minister Paudel's directive, the Ministry promptly advanced both short-term and long-term strategies. Health 13 Aug, 2024
Dengue, cholera cases becoming rampant nationwide Dengue, cholera cases becoming rampant nationwide The number of cholera and dengue cases has increased throughout the nation. However, cholera has only been reported in five districts. Each district has a distinct focal outbreak that is unrelated to the others. The number of cholera and dengue cases has increased throughout the nation. However, cholera has only been reported in five districts. Each district has a distinct focal outbreak that is unrelated to the others. Health 11 Aug, 2024
Health Ministry working to contain dengue outbreak, Minister claims Health Ministry working to contain dengue outbreak, Minister claims Minister for Health and Population Pradip Poudel has stated that the ministry was working for the prevention and control of the dengue virus. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Poudel has stated that the ministry was working for the prevention and control of the dengue virus. Health 24 Jul, 2024
After a decade of eradication, polio virus detected again in Kathmandu After a decade of eradication, polio virus detected again in Kathmandu Polio virus has been found in drain water in Kathmandu. Polio virus has been found in drain water in Kathmandu. Health 19 Jul, 2024
World Skin Health Day commemorated with 'Skin Health for All' in Nepal World Skin Health Day commemorated with 'Skin Health for All' in Nepal World Skin Health Day, a global initiative by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) on July 8, aims to educate people about the importance of skin and promote actions for global skin health. World Skin Health Day, a global initiative by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) on July 8, aims to educate people about the importance of skin and promote actions for global skin health. Health 09 Jul, 2024
World Skin Health Day 2024 to highlight 'Skin Health for All' World Skin Health Day 2024 to highlight 'Skin Health for All' The day is dedicated to enhancing global awareness of skin health, understanding skin diseases, and expanding access to dermatological services. The day is dedicated to enhancing global awareness of skin health, understanding skin diseases, and expanding access to dermatological services. Health 07 Jul, 2024
Nepal Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million people The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters.
Opinion Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step.
Lifestyle First International Day of Women in Industry marked with focus on honey sector ​​​​​​​Nepal marked the first International Day of Women in Industry with a special focus on women’s leadership in the country’s honey sector.
World Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.
Kathmandu Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Opinion Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Nepal One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
