Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone: study Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone:... A Chinese study looking at mixing COVID-19 vaccines showed that receiving a booster shot of CanSino Biologics' vaccine after one or two doses of Sinovac Biotech's vaccine yielded a much stronger antibody response than using the Sinovac shot as a booster. A Chinese study looking at mixing COVID-19 vaccines showed that receiving a booster shot of CanSino Biologics' vaccine after one or two doses of Sinovac Biotech's vaccine yielded a much stronger antibody response than using the Sinovac shot as a booster. Health 07 Sep, 2021
Second wave of COVID pandemic severely impacted all aspects of life in Nepal Second wave of COVID pandemic severely impacted all aspects of life in Nepal The second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal is showing severe impacts among the most vulnerable people in Nepal in aspects such as their livelihood, food security and nutrition, health, and education. The second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal is showing severe impacts among the most vulnerable people in Nepal in aspects such as their livelihood, food security and nutrition, health, and education. Health 03 Sep, 2021
India's COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes India's COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes India's rising output of COVID-19 vaccines and the inoculation of more than half its adult population with at least one dose are raising hopes the country will return as an exporter within months, ramping up from early next year. India's rising output of COVID-19 vaccines and the inoculation of more than half its adult population with at least one dose are raising hopes the country will return as an exporter within months, ramping up from early next year. Health 30 Aug, 2021
Japan to provide remaining doses of COVID-19 vaccine Japan to provide remaining doses of COVID-19 vaccine The remaining doses of AstraZeneca vaccine pledged by Japan for Nepal through COVAX facility are expected to arrive in Kathmandu on August 21 and 23. The remaining doses of AstraZeneca vaccine pledged by Japan for Nepal through COVAX facility are expected to arrive in Kathmandu on August 21 and 23. Health 20 Aug, 2021
PM urged to ensure vaccines for traders PM urged to ensure vaccines for traders Nepal National Traders’ Federation has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure vaccines immediately to industrialists and traders in a bid to make the country’s economy dynamic. Nepal National Traders’ Federation has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure vaccines immediately to industrialists and traders in a bid to make the country’s economy dynamic. Health 26 Jul, 2021
Delta variant behind more than 80% of US cases, Fauci says Delta variant behind more than 80% of US cases, Fauci says The Delta variant of the coronavirus is the cause of more than 80% of new US COVID-19 cases, but the authorized vaccines remain more than 90% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths, said top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci during U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday. The Delta variant of the coronavirus is the cause of more than 80% of new US COVID-19 cases, but the authorized vaccines remain more than 90% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths, said top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci during U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday. Health 21 Jul, 2021
Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. Health 20 Jul, 2021
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Health 27 Jun, 2021
Black fungus patient operated Black fungus patient operated Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Health 22 Jun, 2021
People turning out in great numbers for COVID-19 jabs People turning out in great numbers for COVID-19 jabs People, who had received the first jab of Covishield vaccine three months ago, turned out in great numbers in Rautahat on Wednesday to take the additional jab. People, who had received the first jab of Covishield vaccine three months ago, turned out in great numbers in Rautahat on Wednesday to take the additional jab. Health 17 Jun, 2021
AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people recently exposed to the novel coronavirus. Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people recently exposed to the novel coronavirus. Health 15 Jun, 2021
Call for more voluntary blood donation Call for more voluntary blood donation The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region on Sunday said it continued to accelerate action to ensure that everyone, everywhere had timely access to sufficient and secure blood and blood products, and safe transfusion services. The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region on Sunday said it continued to accelerate action to ensure that everyone, everywhere had timely access to sufficient and secure blood and blood products, and safe transfusion services. Health 14 Jun, 2021
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn't been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn't been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. Health 09 Jun, 2021
Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine gains China nod for emergency use in kids, adolescents Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine gains China nod for emergency use in kids, adolescents China has approved emergency use of Sinovac Biotech’s (SVA.O) COVID-19 vaccine in people aged between three and 17, its chairman Yin Weidong told state TV late on Friday. China has approved emergency use of Sinovac Biotech’s (SVA.O) COVID-19 vaccine in people aged between three and 17, its chairman Yin Weidong told state TV late on Friday. Health 05 Jun, 2021
WHO convenes meeting on ways to control Covid WHO convenes meeting on ways to control Covid The World Health Organisation on Thursday convened a meeting of member countries, including Nepal, to discuss strengthening of collective efforts to control COVID-19 spread. The World Health Organisation on Thursday convened a meeting of member countries, including Nepal, to discuss strengthening of collective efforts to control COVID-19 spread. Health 04 Jun, 2021
Govt urges people to take care of mental health during pandemic Govt urges people to take care of mental health during pandemic With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Population has requested people to take care of their mental health. With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Population has requested people to take care of their mental health. Health 17 May, 2021
Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins. Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins. Health 16 May, 2021
New strategy to promote mental health developed New strategy to promote mental health developed The Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens has developed the ‘Integrated Action Plan on Psycho-social Counselling Service for Mental Health Management’ in a bid to address the problems of mental illness in the country and behavioural disturbances facing people. The Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens has developed the ‘Integrated Action Plan on Psycho-social Counselling Service for Mental Health Management’ in a bid to address the problems of mental illness in the country and behavioural disturbances facing people. Health 10 May, 2021
AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, US official Fauci says AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, US official Fauci says US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not be needed for Americans because of supplies of other shots. US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not be needed for Americans because of supplies of other shots. Health 13 Apr, 2021
NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. Health 07 Mar, 2021
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
