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