Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection

Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection.

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection.

Health 19 Apr, 2023

Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital

Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital

A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi.

A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi.

Health 16 Apr, 2023

Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk

Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately.

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately.

Health 12 Apr, 2023

Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections

Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily.

The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily.

Health 09 Apr, 2023

Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever

Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever

Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur.

Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur.

Health 27 Feb, 2023

Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal

Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal

Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal.

Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal.

Health 13 Feb, 2023

Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister

Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister

Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease.

Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease.

Health 03 Feb, 2023

MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places

MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places

The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places.

The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places.

Health 25 Dec, 2022

No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry

No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry

The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal.

The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal.

Health 23 Dec, 2022

Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights

Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights

Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights.

Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights.

Health 09 Dec, 2022

Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan

Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan

The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said.

The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said.

Health 28 Oct, 2022

Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases

Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases

Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said.

Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said.

Health 12 Oct, 2022

Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus

Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus

Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan.

Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan.

Health 10 Oct, 2022

39 new COVID cases detected in a day

39 new COVID cases detected in a day

Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley.

Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley.

Health 22 Sep, 2022

Dengue: A public health concern

Dengue: A public health concern

Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries.

Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries.

Health 10 Sep, 2022

Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating

Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating

The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday.

The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday.

Health 13 Aug, 2022

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

Health 11 Jul, 2022

Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned

Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned

The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.

The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.

Health 02 Jul, 2022

Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel

Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

Health 26 Jun, 2022

India reports highest coronavirus daily cases since March 2

India reports highest coronavirus daily cases since March 2

India reported 7,240 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest number of daily cases since March 2.

India reported 7,240 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest number of daily cases since March 2.

Health 09 Jun, 2022