Ministry of Health urges all to follow health safety protocols Ministry of Health urges all to follow health safety protocols The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to follow the health safety protocols. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to follow the health safety protocols. Health 21 Apr, 2022
Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Health 18 Apr, 2022
Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province The anti-typhoid vaccination campaign is being launched in Madhes Province from April 8. The anti-typhoid vaccination campaign is being launched in Madhes Province from April 8. Health 05 Apr, 2022
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended-a global crisis, says new UNFPA report Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended-a global crisis, says new UNFPA report Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice-whether or not to become pregnant-is no choice at all, according to the State of World Population 2022 report released on Wednesday. Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice-whether or not to become pregnant-is no choice at all, according to the State of World Population 2022 report released on Wednesday. Health 30 Mar, 2022
Government plans nationwide typhoid vaccination for children Government plans nationwide typhoid vaccination for children The Ministry of Health and Population is to administer vaccine against typhoid targeting children from 15 months to 15 years of age. The Ministry of Health and Population is to administer vaccine against typhoid targeting children from 15 months to 15 years of age. Health 28 Mar, 2022
Tuberculosis still remains a public health issue in Nepal Tuberculosis still remains a public health issue in Nepal ​​​​​​​As Nepal observes World Tuberculosis Day, it still remains a major public health problem in the country. ​​​​​​​As Nepal observes World Tuberculosis Day, it still remains a major public health problem in the country. Health 25 Mar, 2022
Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic's first year Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic's first year Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic's first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday. Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic's first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday. Health 23 Feb, 2022
SKorea says Omicron COVID variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain SKorea says Omicron COVID variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain People infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75% less likely to develop serious illness or die than those who contract the Delta variant, real world data released on Monday by South Korea's health authorities showed. People infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75% less likely to develop serious illness or die than those who contract the Delta variant, real world data released on Monday by South Korea's health authorities showed. Health 22 Feb, 2022
Omicron threat remains high in east Europe - WHO Omicron threat remains high in east Europe - WHO A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. Health 15 Feb, 2022
Health ministry directs local levels, DHOs to provide vaccine details Health ministry directs local levels, DHOs to provide vaccine details The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the local levels and district health offices to submit COVID-19 vaccine details by tomorrow. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the local levels and district health offices to submit COVID-19 vaccine details by tomorrow. Health 09 Feb, 2022
UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID British researchers want to repurpose existing antiviral therapies to treat COVID-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday, in an attempt to sidestep lengthy development processes through readily available drugs. British researchers want to repurpose existing antiviral therapies to treat COVID-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday, in an attempt to sidestep lengthy development processes through readily available drugs. Health 04 Feb, 2022
Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Health 26 Jan, 2022
Stronger evidence linking virus to multiple sclerosis: study Stronger evidence linking virus to multiple sclerosis: study There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis. There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis. Health 14 Jan, 2022
Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned, a major development in the nation's tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but come with prohibitive prices. Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned, a major development in the nation's tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but come with prohibitive prices. Health 12 Jan, 2022
Jake's mice: Searching for answers to the puzzle of autism Jake's mice: Searching for answers to the puzzle of autism That mouse and its lab-grown relatives are the first in the world to mirror the missing gene that causes Jake's autism. Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis bred the mice, and grew stem cells derived from Jake's blood, to study and find ways to treat his rare disorder – and look for answers to the larger puzzle of autism. That mouse and its lab-grown relatives are the first in the world to mirror the missing gene that causes Jake's autism. Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis bred the mice, and grew stem cells derived from Jake's blood, to study and find ways to treat his rare disorder – and look for answers to the larger puzzle of autism. Health 03 Jan, 2022
China's Sinovac COVID-19 booster weaker against Omicron: Hong Kong study China's Sinovac COVID-19 booster weaker against Omicron: Hong Kong study Three doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine do not produce adequate levels of antibodies to fight the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, researchers from Hong Kong said in a statement. Three doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine do not produce adequate levels of antibodies to fight the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, researchers from Hong Kong said in a statement. Health 23 Dec, 2021
Moderna says booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears protective vs. Omicron Moderna says booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears protective vs. Omicron Moderna Inc said on Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be protective against the fast-spreading Omicron variant in laboratory testing and that the current version of the vaccine would continue to be Moderna’s "first line of defense against Omicron." Moderna Inc said on Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be protective against the fast-spreading Omicron variant in laboratory testing and that the current version of the vaccine would continue to be Moderna’s "first line of defense against Omicron." Health 20 Dec, 2021
New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutations New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutations British drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday its antibody-based COVID-19 therapy with U.S. partner Vir Biotechnology is effective against all mutations of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, citing new data from early-stage studies. British drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday its antibody-based COVID-19 therapy with U.S. partner Vir Biotechnology is effective against all mutations of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, citing new data from early-stage studies. Health 07 Dec, 2021
Omicron poses a very high risk globally, warns WHO Omicron poses a very high risk globally, warns WHO The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday warned that Omicron, the new variant of concern of Covid-19 poses a very high risk, globally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday warned that Omicron, the new variant of concern of Covid-19 poses a very high risk, globally. Health 29 Nov, 2021
WHO meeting on Friday to designate new variant B.1.1.529 WHO meeting on Friday to designate new variant B.1.1.529 The World Health Organization is convening an experts' meeting from Geneva at midday (1100 GMT) on Friday to assess the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 amid growing concern, a spokesperson said. The World Health Organization is convening an experts' meeting from Geneva at midday (1100 GMT) on Friday to assess the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 amid growing concern, a spokesperson said. Health 26 Nov, 2021
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.
