Baby milk maker orders global recall over salmonella fears Baby milk maker orders global recall over salmonella fears PARIS: Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination. The... PARIS: Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions... Environment 11 Dec, 2017
Diphtheria deaths in Indonesia spark immunisation campaign Diphtheria deaths in Indonesia spark immunisation campaign JAKARTA: Indonesia is immunising millions of children and teenagers against diphtheria after the disease killed 38 people, mostly children, since... JAKARTA: Indonesia is immunising millions of children and teenagers against diphtheria after the... Environment 11 Dec, 2017
Philippines orders probe into vaccine, Sanofi says no deaths reported Philippines orders probe into vaccine, Sanofi says no deaths reported MANILA: The Philippines ordered a probe on Monday into the immunisation of more than 730,000 children with a dengue vaccine that has since been suspended, while French drug... MANILA: The Philippines ordered a probe on Monday into the immunisation of more than 730,000 children... Environment 04 Dec, 2017
Focus on preventing new HIV infections, says UNAIDS Focus on preventing new HIV infections, says UNAIDS Kathmandu, December 2 In 2016, there were an estimated 32,700 people living with HIV in Nepal. However, only 55 per cent of these are reported, and only 14,500 people... Kathmandu, December 2 In 2016, there were an estimated 32,700 people living with HIV in Nepal.... Environment 03 Dec, 2017
Respiratory diseases on the rise among children Respiratory diseases on the rise among children Kathmandu, December 2 As the mercury is dipping further with each passing day, the number of infants and children suffering from respiratory diseases is... Kathmandu, December 2 As the mercury is dipping further with each passing day, the number of infants... Environment 03 Dec, 2017
Cancer drug prompts "drastic" HIV decrease in lung cancer patient Cancer drug prompts "drastic" HIV decrease in lung cancer patient LONDON: Doctors in France have found the first evidence that a drug normally used to treat lung, kidney or skin cancer may be able to eradicate HIV-infected cells in... LONDON: Doctors in France have found the first evidence that a drug normally used to treat lung,... Environment 01 Dec, 2017
WHO fears complacency as progress against malaria stalls WHO fears complacency as progress against malaria stalls Number of cases rose 5 million in 2016 Funding for malaria has levelled off since 2010 WHO malaria chief says data is a wake-up call LONDON: Progress in the... Number of cases rose 5 million in 2016 Funding for malaria has levelled off since 2010 WHO... Environment 29 Nov, 2017
Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises TEHRAN: In a square in a poor eastern Tehran neighborhood known for its drug addicts and dealers, psychologist Atefeh Azimi draws another drop of blood from a... TEHRAN: In a square in a poor eastern Tehran neighborhood known for its drug addicts and dealers,... Environment 29 Nov, 2017
New ARV drugs, early diagnosis key to beating AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS New ARV drugs, early diagnosis key to beating AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS Around 21 million people receiving ARV treatment - UNAIDS New ARVs work more quickly, saving money - minister CAPE TOWN: Developing new antiretroviral... Around 21 million people receiving ARV treatment - UNAIDS New ARVs work more quickly, saving... Environment 20 Nov, 2017
Fears mount over killer superbugs, but simple steps on farms can help Fears mount over killer superbugs, but simple steps on farms can help ROME: Imagine a world where a small cut on your finger or a routine hip replacement surgery could prove fatal. This is the future humanity is facing unless the use and... ROME: Imagine a world where a small cut on your finger or a routine hip replacement surgery could... Environment 14 Nov, 2017
Old diabetes patients at high risk of retinopathy Old diabetes patients at high risk of retinopathy Kathmandu, November 5 With the increase in the number of diabetic patients, the cases of diabetic retinopathy are also on the rise. Diabetic patients suffer from this... Kathmandu, November 5 With the increase in the number of diabetic patients, the cases of diabetic... Environment 06 Nov, 2017
Surgeons gather to discuss bone marrow transplant practices Surgeons gather to discuss bone marrow transplant practices Kathmandu, November 5 Bone marrow transplant surgeons assembled in Kathmandu for the Global Bone Marrow Transplant Conference jointly organised by Civil Service... Kathmandu, November 5 Bone marrow transplant surgeons assembled in Kathmandu for the Global Bone... Environment 06 Nov, 2017
China disputes Trump's claims of fentanyl 'flood' into United States China disputes Trump's claims of fentanyl 'flood' into United States BEIJING: China's drug control agency disputed on Friday US President Donald Trump's claim that most of the synthetic drug fentanyl at the heart of the US opioid crisis... BEIJING: China's drug control agency disputed on Friday US President Donald Trump's claim that most... Environment 03 Nov, 2017
MSF says closing most cholera centres in Yemen as epidemic wanes MSF says closing most cholera centres in Yemen as epidemic wanes GENEVA: The medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) is closing most of its 37 cholera treatment centres in Yemen, saying the epidemic appears... GENEVA: The medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) is closing most of its... Environment 01 Nov, 2017
Thalassaemia patients face medicine crunch Thalassaemia patients face medicine crunch Kathmandu, October 30 Shortage of medicines required for the treatment of thalassaemia has hit patients hard of late. There are around 600 children who are undergoing... Kathmandu, October 30 Shortage of medicines required for the treatment of thalassaemia has hit... Environment 31 Oct, 2017
29 districts declared fully immunised 29 districts declared fully immunised Kathmandu, October 30 A total of 29 districts have been declared fully immunised, with Sindhupalchowk district gaining the status most recently, under the country’s... Kathmandu, October 30 A total of 29 districts have been declared fully immunised, with... Environment 31 Oct, 2017
Brahmaputra boat clinic goes solar, powering up rural healthcare Brahmaputra boat clinic goes solar, powering up rural healthcare MAJULI: Sitting on her haunches, Ritumani Baruah watches the boat drop anchor and waits for its crew to set up a clinic on the shore. Twenty minutes later, she asks... MAJULI: Sitting on her haunches, Ritumani Baruah watches the boat drop anchor and waits for its crew... Environment 30 Oct, 2017
More people opting for oculoplastic surgery More people opting for oculoplastic surgery Kathmandu, October 28 As more people are showing interest in enhancing their beauty through various kinds of surgeries, oculoplastics is gaining popularity in Nepal of... Kathmandu, October 28 As more people are showing interest in enhancing their beauty through various... Environment 29 Oct, 2017
Diabetes and oral health linked Diabetes and oral health linked Kathmandu, October 28 Diabetic patients are highly prone to periodontal disease— an infection of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place, according to medical... Kathmandu, October 28 Diabetic patients are highly prone to periodontal disease— an infection of the... Environment 29 Oct, 2017
Plague kills 124 in Madagascar, cities most affected: report Plague kills 124 in Madagascar, cities most affected: report KIGALI: A plague epidemic in Madagascar has killed 124 people since August in an outbreak that has hit the island's two main cities the hardest, the authorities said on... KIGALI: A plague epidemic in Madagascar has killed 124 people since August in an outbreak that has... Environment 25 Oct, 2017
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.
Nepal Construction of 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi HP starts Financial closure for the 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (MMHP) has been secured with the signing of the Loan Agreement with EXIM Bank, China.
