Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet

Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet

Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education.

Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education.

Health 27 Nov, 2023

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said.

The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said.

Health 17 Nov, 2023

1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months

1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months

At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone.

At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone.

Health 10 Oct, 2023

Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases

Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases

Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone.

Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone.

Health 06 Oct, 2023

Quality health care services assured

Quality health care services assured

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones.

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones.

Health 01 Oct, 2023

Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected

Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected

As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July.

As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July.

Health 27 Sep, 2023

Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim

Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim

The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate.

The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate.

Health 06 Sep, 2023

Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11

Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11

​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11.

​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11.

Health 05 Sep, 2023

Mark antibiotics with red line on label

Mark antibiotics with red line on label

​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines.

​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines.

Health 04 Sep, 2023

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could...

Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose.

Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose.

Health 23 Aug, 2023

Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis

Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis

Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country.

Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country.

Health 22 Aug, 2023

Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis

Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis

The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days.

The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days.

Health 16 Aug, 2023

Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines

Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines

Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines

Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines

Health 09 Aug, 2023

50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis

50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days.

Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days.

Health 08 Aug, 2023

'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue'

'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue'

​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue.

​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue.

Health 08 Aug, 2023

'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure'

'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure'

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority.

​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority.

Health 06 Aug, 2023

Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal

Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal

The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population.

The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population.

Health 04 Aug, 2023

'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services'

'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services'

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients.

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients.

Health 03 Aug, 2023

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could...

A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change.

A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change.

Health 28 Jul, 2023

Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of Leprosy Bacillus Discovery"

Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of...

The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873.

The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873.

Health 20 Jun, 2023