Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart surgery in Nepal Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a patient with 'Type A aortic dissection with pregnancy' at Manmohan... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a... Environment 24 Aug, 2018
WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's largest pig herd WH Group shares up 1.2 pct of Fri after 10 pct... Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's... Environment 17 Aug, 2018
Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August 4 In a significant win against childhood killer diseases, two... Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August... Environment 05 Aug, 2018
Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a special programme in Singapore on Saturday. The award was conferred... BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a... Environment 31 Jul, 2018
China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have conducted recalls Huahai says its other products do not contain... China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked prosecutors to approve the arrest of 18 people at Changsheng... BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according... LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with... Environment 25 Jul, 2018
Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year after she first fell sick, doctors reported in a study published... LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year... Environment 24 Jul, 2018
China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine company tests Zhejiang Huahai supplied valsartan to many... EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine... Environment 18 Jul, 2018
Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said in a statement that she shared on her social media profile on... KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said... Environment 04 Jul, 2018
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands of lives in poorer countries, according to a study... LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could... Environment 28 Jun, 2018
Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small... One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain... Environment 27 Jun, 2018
Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus Epidiolex sales Emerging science shows promise of cannabis... US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus... Environment 24 Jun, 2018
New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some... WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported... Environment 22 Jun, 2018
Malnutrition rife among children Malnutrition rife among children Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a recently-published data has shown. As per a survey conducted in different... Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of late. Patients have been visiting the hospitals with fever, upper... Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in manufacturing capacity Use of less good alternatives risks drug... Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in... Environment 06 Jun, 2018
Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the southern Indian state of Kerala, where another two people were killed by... KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the... Environment 31 May, 2018
Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from cardiovascular disease linked to smoking Chinese, Indian smokers unaware... Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from... Environment 31 May, 2018
Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease, could be avoided annually if global warming is capped at 1.5C, said a... LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease,... Environment 29 May, 2018
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.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
Nepal 28 injured in Chitwan school bus accident A school bus met an accident at Drabyatar in Kalika Municipality-9, Chitwan, on Saturday afternoon.
Nepal Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple Chief of Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, performed worship at Muktinath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site in Mustang, on Saturday.
Nepal Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal.
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
