Impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases in Nepal

Impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases in Nepal

With the recent rise in global temperatures, Nepal is among several nations severly impacted by climate change.

With the recent rise in global temperatures, Nepal is among several nations severly impacted by climate change.

Health 05 Jun, 2024

IPV vaccination against polio begins today

IPV vaccination against polio begins today

The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) vaccination campaign against polio has started across the country today. A total of 1.46 million children are being vaccinated under the campaign,.

The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) vaccination campaign against polio has started across the country today. A total of 1.46 million children are being vaccinated under the campaign,.

Health 26 May, 2024

New sub-variant of omicron coronavirus confirmed in Nepal

New sub-variant of omicron coronavirus confirmed in Nepal

A new sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in Nepal.

A new sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in Nepal.

Health 24 May, 2024

14% of country's health equipment remains unused

14% of country's health equipment remains unused

As much as 14 percent of the total health equipment in the country remains unused, a study has revealed.

As much as 14 percent of the total health equipment in the country remains unused, a study has revealed.

Health 20 May, 2024

Bhaktapur Hospital to provide free treatment for uterine prolapse

Bhaktapur Hospital to provide free treatment for uterine prolapse

Bhaktapur Hospital has arranged for free of cost treatment and surgery for those suffering from uterine prolapse.

Bhaktapur Hospital has arranged for free of cost treatment and surgery for those suffering from uterine prolapse.

Health 16 May, 2024

Govt has not done enough to ensure women's health and reproductive rights

Govt has not done enough to ensure women's health and reproductive rights

Stakeholders have said that the government has not made enough progress on health and reproductive rights issues and therefore, the government cannot successfully defend its positions with regard to six list of questions posed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding Nepal's seventh periodic report.

Stakeholders have said that the government has not made enough progress on health and reproductive rights issues and therefore, the government cannot successfully defend its positions with regard to six list of questions posed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding Nepal's seventh periodic report.

Health 15 May, 2024

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