'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure' 'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure' ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority. ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority. Health 06 Aug, 2023
Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population. The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population. Health 04 Aug, 2023
'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services' 'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services' The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients. The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients. Health 03 Aug, 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... A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change. A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change. Health 28 Jul, 2023
Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of Leprosy Bacillus Discovery" Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of... The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873. The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873. Health 20 Jun, 2023
Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward. The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward. Health 08 Jun, 2023
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Health 02 May, 2023
Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection. Health 19 Apr, 2023
Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi. A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi. Health 16 Apr, 2023
Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately. The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately. Health 12 Apr, 2023
Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily. Health 09 Apr, 2023
Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur. Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur. Health 27 Feb, 2023
Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal. Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal. Health 13 Feb, 2023
Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease. Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease. Health 03 Feb, 2023
MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. Health 25 Dec, 2022
No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal. The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal. Health 23 Dec, 2022
Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights. Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights. Health 09 Dec, 2022
Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said. The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said. Health 28 Oct, 2022
Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said. Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said. Health 12 Oct, 2022
Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan. Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan. Health 10 Oct, 2022
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.
