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.
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.
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.
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread? WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year's figures.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
After a decade of eradication, polio virus detected again in Kathmandu Polio virus has been found in drain water in Kathmandu.
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 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.
Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.” Consumers are asked to discard them or return the noodles to the retailer.
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.
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,.
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
Nepal Construction of 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi HP starts Financial closure for the 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (MMHP) has been secured with the signing of the Loan Agreement with EXIM Bank, China.
Nepal Karnali CM Kandel bats for collaboration to speed up development Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, has said collaboration and cooperation from all sides was imperative to intensify development works.
Nepal PM Oli converses virtually with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held a virtual conversation with world's top tech tycoon, Elon Musk, on Friday evening. Musk is the chief executive of Tesla.
Kathmandu Speaker Ghimire refuses Janamat Party's call to remove MP Goma Labh Sapkota Janamat Party legislator Goma Labh Sapkota has saved her parliamentary seat after Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday refused to remove Sapkota's lawmaker position, as requested by the party.
Kathmandu Foreign Minister's Commendation handed over Kikuta Yutaka, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, handed the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2024 to Kamiumra Yoshiharu, Head of the Japanese Language Department at the Campus of International Languages (Bishwo Bhasa Campus), Tribhuvan University, amid a ceremony organised at his official residence today.
World Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said.
Nepal Investment friendly environment created in Nepal: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that an investment-friendly environment has been created in the country.
Business Fitch assigns Nepal 'BB-' rating with stable outlook Fitch Ratings has assigned Nepal a Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook as of November 21, 2024.
Nepal Pokhariya Hospital to be upgraded to 50-bed facility The government has decided to upgrade Pokhariya Hospital of Parsa district to a 50-bed facility to make it a provincial hospital.
