Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Health 03 Feb, 2021
Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in Seattle Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in... Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Health 31 Jan, 2021
No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects including fever No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects including... “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” Health 30 Jan, 2021
South African scientists discover new chemicals that kill malaria parasite South African scientists discover new chemicals that kill malaria parasite South African scientists have discovered chemical compounds that could potentially be used for a new line of drugs to treat malaria and even kill the parasite in its infectious stage, which most available drugs do not. South African scientists have discovered chemical compounds that could potentially be used for a new line of drugs to treat malaria and even kill the parasite in its infectious stage, which most available drugs do not. Health 27 Jan, 2021
WHO experts issue recommendations on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine WHO experts issue recommendations on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine The World Health Organization (WHO) issued recommendations on Tuesday on the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and said it was working with the company to accelerate its approval of the shot for WHO emergency use listing. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued recommendations on Tuesday on the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and said it was working with the company to accelerate its approval of the shot for WHO emergency use listing. Health 27 Jan, 2021
Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic said Thursday, renewing support for an agency that the Trump administration had pulled back from. The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic said Thursday, renewing support for an agency that the Trump administration had pulled back from. Health 27 Jan, 2021
UK expands vaccinations; 6 million shots given UK expands vaccinations; 6 million shots given LONDON: Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get the first of two doses -- even as the country’s death toll in the... LONDON: Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get... Environment 24 Jan, 2021
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses LONDON: A major British doctors' group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus... LONDON: A major British doctors' group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision... Environment 24 Jan, 2021
WHO says Pfizer deal could allow poor countries to start vaccinating in Feb. WHO says Pfizer deal could allow poor countries to start vaccinating in Feb. GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine and should be able to... GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for... Environment 23 Jan, 2021
South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems to work vs UK variant South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Environment 21 Jan, 2021
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although... Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may... Environment 21 Jan, 2021
Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country’s drug regulatory authority has approved the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and the government... ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country’s drug regulatory authority has approved the... Environment 17 Jan, 2021
COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds LONDON: People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to... LONDON: People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months... Environment 14 Jan, 2021
Critical care staff suffer trauma and severe anxiety due to COVID-19 - UK study Critical care staff suffer trauma and severe anxiety due to COVID-19 - UK study LONDON: Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units (ICU) in England in the COVID-19 pandemic have severe anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder,... LONDON: Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units (ICU) in England in the COVID-19 pandemic... Environment 13 Jan, 2021
COVID-19 patients still have symptoms 6 months later; interferon may be helpful treatment after all COVID-19 patients still have symptoms 6 months later; interferon may be helpful... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Environment 12 Jan, 2021
New coronavirus strain first seen in Britain confirmed in Mexico New coronavirus strain first seen in Britain confirmed in Mexico MEXICO CITY: The new variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain has been confirmed in northern Mexico, health officials said on Sunday, adding a new layer of... MEXICO CITY: The new variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain has been confirmed in northern... Environment 11 Jan, 2021
With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines WASHINGTON: With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people,... WASHINGTON: With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will... Environment 09 Jan, 2021
WHO tells rich countries: stop cutting the vaccines queue WHO tells rich countries: stop cutting the vaccines queue GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a “clear problem” that low- and middle-income countries are not yet receiving supplies of... GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a “clear problem” that low-... Environment 09 Jan, 2021
Virus can damage brain without infecting it; hair loss on rise among minorities during pandemic Virus can damage brain without infecting it; hair loss on rise among minorities... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Environment 07 Jan, 2021
EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine AMSTERDAM: The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing the 27-nation bloc with a second... AMSTERDAM: The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s... Environment 07 Jan, 2021
Kathmandu CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.
Nepal 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday.
Lifestyle Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.
Sports Millsberry crowned champions of 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Basketball Tournament Millsberry were crowned champions of the 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Friday, securing the title after an impressive run throughout the competition.
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
