Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern†Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China, a troubling... BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern†Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is... Environment 30 Jan, 2020
With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) met for the first time this week, its members had expected... CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health... Environment 25 Jan, 2020
More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps against the spread of a new virus, monitoring their health, staying... SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps... Environment 23 Jan, 2020
Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary positive result in a test for the new flu-like coronavirus found in an... HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, the city's commerce... DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
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
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
