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
39 new COVID cases detected in a day 39 new COVID cases detected in a day Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley. Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley. Health 22 Sep, 2022
Dengue: A public health concern Dengue: A public health concern Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries. Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries. Health 10 Sep, 2022
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday. The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday. Health 13 Aug, 2022
New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. Health 11 Jul, 2022
Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent. The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent. Health 02 Jul, 2022
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. Health 26 Jun, 2022
Business Storm damages bananas worth over 40 million in Chitwan A powerful storm that struck Chitwan on March 16 has caused damage to banana crops worth over Rs 40 million, officials said.
Nepal PM Karki visits Janaki Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham.
Environment NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 7,800 per tola in a day The price of gold in the domestic market fell sharply by Rs 7,800 per tola on Friday, dropping below the Rs 300,000 mark after a prolonged period.
Nepal 'Samman Ghar' launched to support children of women waste workers Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched “Samman Ghar”, a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers.
Nepal Tourism Dept tightens rules for Spring 2026 mountaineering season The Department of Tourism has issued a circular directing all trekking agencies operating expeditions to strictly follow revised procedures for the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, aiming to enhance safety, coordination and administrative efficiency.
Kathmandu Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,
Nepal President Paudel receives election report The Election Commission has handed over the House of Representatives results to President Ramchandra Paudel in the wake of successful election that took place on March 5, six months after Gen Z revolution. “The president received the election report today,” Ritesh Kumar Shakya, a spokesman for president’s office, told THT.
Opinion Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30 At the UN Biodiversity Summit during the 75th General Assembly in New York, Nepal proudly stated: “Twenty-three per cent of our geography has been designated as protected area, and we have achieved Aichi Target 11.
