Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of... Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia in city of Wuhan Authorities have so far confirmed at least 217... Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia... Environment 21 Jan, 2020
Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday, including the first cases in the capital. The outbreak coincides... BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday,... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities reported on Monday, with 139 new cases found over the weekend, including... SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
TB patients continue to face medication barrier TB patients continue to face medication barrier Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion of treatment. Researchers said barriers to access health... Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion... Environment 19 Jan, 2020
China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an outbreak of what is believed to be a new coronavirus... BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia... Environment 18 Jan, 2020
3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies 3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against malaria, one of... TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is... Environment 16 Jan, 2020
US warns citizens in China against pneumonia outbreak US warns citizens in China against pneumonia outbreak BEIJING: The US State Department warned Americans in China about an outbreak of pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan believed to be caused by a new strain of coronavirus,... BEIJING: The US State Department warned Americans in China about an outbreak of pneumonia in the central... Environment 15 Jan, 2020
China pneumonia outbreak not spreading at present: WHO China pneumonia outbreak not spreading at present: WHO LONDON/BEIJING: An outbreak of pneumonia that has killed one person in China and infected 40 others appears to be linked to a single seafood market in the central city... LONDON/BEIJING: An outbreak of pneumonia that has killed one person in China and infected 40 others... Environment 13 Jan, 2020
China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that... LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may... Environment 09 Jan, 2020
Cervical cancer in women preventable Cervical cancer in women preventable Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. According to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, cervical... Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur... Environment 08 Jan, 2020
Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city is not SARS, local authorities said Sunday. The 2002-2003 SARS... BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city... Environment 06 Jan, 2020
Physical activity linked to sperm quality Physical activity linked to sperm quality Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary peers, a study of sperm donors suggests. Even though being... Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary... Environment 02 Jan, 2020
China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five years to live and a prescription for OxyContin. Six years later, he... SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five... Environment 31 Dec, 2019
Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies to three years in prison on Monday, according to the official Xinhua... BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies... Environment 30 Dec, 2019
Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after the infection rate from a measles outbreak that has swept the country... MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after... Environment 29 Dec, 2019
California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his cell. The jailers' usual response: Send an "extraction team" of... SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his... Environment 27 Dec, 2019
Merck says Ebola vaccine to be available at lowest access price for poor nations Merck says Ebola vaccine to be available at lowest access price for poor nations Merck & Co said on Friday it expects to make licensed doses of its recently approved Ebola vaccine available in the third quarter of 2020 and price the... Merck & Co said on Friday it expects to make licensed doses of its recently... Environment 24 Dec, 2019
New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment CHICAGO: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment guidelines in 12 years aimed at helping doctors identify at-risk... CHICAGO: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment... Environment 16 Dec, 2019
Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday extended a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak which has killed 72 people, mostly infants, as New... MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday extended a state of emergency due to a... Environment 14 Dec, 2019
Nepal Lamichhane's custody extends by 15 days The Kaski District Court has given permission to the Kaski police to keep President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane, in its custody for another 15 days.
Kathmandu Discussions held regarding resolving Kathmandu Valley waste management The Ministry of Urban Development has held discussions with the stakeholders regarding resolving problems seen in the management of solid waste in Kathmandu Valley.
World Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns†as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.
Nepal Miklajung Rural Municipality and Minamitane city of Japan establish sister city ties Miklajung Rural Municipality of Morang and the Minamitane City of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan have established sister city relations.
Nepal Speaker Ghimire meets with Cambodian counterpart Speaker at the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire, who is on a five-day visit to Cambodia, had a courtesy meeting with the President of the Cambodian lower house, the National Assembly, on Saturday evening, according to Speaker Ghimire's secretariat.
Nepal Making quality water supply accessible to all is government's main responsibility: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation, Pradeep Yadav, has said that it is the government's primary responsibility to making quality drinking water accessible to all.
Business Gold prices surge by Rs 1,700 per tola; Silver also climbs The price of gold in the domestic market saw a rise of Rs 1,700 per tola today.
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.†Few truer words were ever spoken.
