1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola 1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested positive for the disease, health officials confirmed Thursday, the... KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested... Environment 02 Aug, 2019
How do you design a home for someone with autism? How do you design a home for someone with autism? What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt impossible to avoid curious neighbours whenever you went outside? Or... What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face mounting pressure from county attorneys to scrap plans for a... SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of more than 2 million people whose first confirmed case in this... KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of... Environment 31 Jul, 2019
Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death when he, too, was diagnosed with the disease, the young man had a... BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death... Environment 25 Jul, 2019
Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was the reason he was vomiting blood. The 30-year-old man wouldn't give... BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was... Environment 24 Jul, 2019
Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos and northern Thailand after spreading rapidly from... LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in... Environment 23 Jul, 2019
WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international... Environment 18 Jul, 2019
New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia... LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop... Environment 17 Jul, 2019
UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital to separate their skulls, brains and blood vessels, doctors said... LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns 20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against life-threatening diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus,... LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the... BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city.... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even if you have genes that raise your risk for these... LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia... Environment 15 Jul, 2019
Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have created an unprecedented mental health problem that the city is not... HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have... Environment 09 Jul, 2019
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, US government-funded analysis found. Previous... CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking... Environment 06 Jul, 2019
1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair 1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child and sickened three others. A Friday night release from the San... SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child... Environment 30 Jun, 2019
Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact on stopping infections and should significantly reduce cases of... LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact... Environment 27 Jun, 2019
Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen 163% from the same period last year. The ministry said in a note... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen... Environment 25 Jun, 2019
Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments to make containing virulent African swine fever their top... HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments... Environment 21 Jun, 2019
Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that discourage people from using healthcare services in... KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that... Environment 19 Jun, 2019
Health Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal so far this year, with 28 deaths reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population.
Nepal PSDN provides emergency health services in flood-hit Nuwakot, Rasuwa Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal (PSDN), with financial and technical support from Project HOPE, conducted 26 emergency medical and public health service deployments in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa between September 6 and 30.
Environment Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east Nepal's monsoon withdrawal has advanced across much of the western part of the country, while moderate rainfall remains likely in several Himalayan and hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Nepal Six firms blacklisted over road contract breaches in Jumla Six construction companies contracted for road construction and upgrading along the Karnali Highway have been blacklisted for failing to comply with contractual obligations, according to the Road Division Office, Jumla.
World Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing? Who are the mystery pilots who stepped in to stabilize the FlyDubai flight as it hurtled toward disaster?
Nepal Narayanghat-Butwal highway to get two more monkey canopy bridges Two more overhead canopy bridges are being prepared along forest sections of the Narayanghat-Butwal road to allow monkeys to cross the expanded highway safely and help reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents.
Nepal Six killed, 12 injured in Daunne bus accident Six people were killed and 12 others injured when a passenger bus en route to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj overturned at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Saturday morning.
Nepal Excise stickers worth Rs 10.5m seized in Rautahat Excise stickers worth more than Rs 10.5 million that were allegedly being smuggled into Nepal from India have been seized from a border area in Rautahat, the Armed Police Force said.
Nepal Riders deliver relief supplies to flood-affected school in Rasuwa A group of motorcycle riders has delivered educational and other relief supplies to students of Shree Neelakantha Higher Secondary School in Uttargaya Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, which was affected by the recent Bhotekoshi floods.