Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR. In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR. Health 19 Nov, 2024
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. Health 17 Nov, 2024
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
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.