Food shortages are next global health crisis: expert Food shortages are next global health crisis: expert Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading global health figure has warned. Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading global health figure has warned. Health 08 Jun, 2022
Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. Health 03 Jun, 2022
Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high India's health ministry reported 3,712 new coronavirus infections for the past twenty four hours on Thursday, the highest in nearly a month, driven up by a record number cases recorded in the financial capital, Mumbai. India's health ministry reported 3,712 new coronavirus infections for the past twenty four hours on Thursday, the highest in nearly a month, driven up by a record number cases recorded in the financial capital, Mumbai. Health 02 Jun, 2022
Health agency confirms community spread of monkeypox in England Health agency confirms community spread of monkeypox in England Monkeypox appears to be spreading from person to person in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday. Monkeypox appears to be spreading from person to person in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday. Health 02 Jun, 2022
World No Tobacco Day: Annually, over 27,000 people die from consumption of tobacco products in country World No Tobacco Day: Annually, over 27,000 people die from consumption of tobacco... More than 27,000 in the country die annually after consuming tobacco products, according to data with the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center. More than 27,000 in the country die annually after consuming tobacco products, according to data with the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center. Health 31 May, 2022
FACTBOX-Monkeypox cases around the world FACTBOX-Monkeypox cases around the world Around 20 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, with more than 200 confirmed or suspected infections mostly in Europe. Around 20 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, with more than 200 confirmed or suspected infections mostly in Europe. Health 27 May, 2022
WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more govts start limited vaccinations WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more govts start limited vaccinations The outbreak of monkeypox cases outside of Africa can be contained, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as more governments said they would launch limited vaccinations to combat rising infections of the virus. The outbreak of monkeypox cases outside of Africa can be contained, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as more governments said they would launch limited vaccinations to combat rising infections of the virus. Health 25 May, 2022
WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally ​​​​​​​The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. ​​​​​​​The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. Health 22 May, 2022
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases top 100 in Europe WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases top 100 in Europe ​​​​​​​The World Health Organization was holding an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection more common to west and central Africa, after over 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe. ​​​​​​​The World Health Organization was holding an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection more common to west and central Africa, after over 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe. Health 21 May, 2022
EXPLAINER-Why monkeypox cases are spreading in Europe, US EXPLAINER-Why monkeypox cases are spreading in Europe, US A handful of cases of monkeypox have now been reported or are suspected in Britain, Portugal, Spain and the United States. A handful of cases of monkeypox have now been reported or are suspected in Britain, Portugal, Spain and the United States. Health 19 May, 2022
ASD not disease, but manageable health condition ASD not disease, but manageable health condition Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a specific disease as the society largely (mis) believes but a manageable mental health condition. As experts say ‘it is neurological development disorder’ that hampers the socialization and communication skills of a child. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a specific disease as the society largely (mis) believes but a manageable mental health condition. As experts say ‘it is neurological development disorder’ that hampers the socialization and communication skills of a child. Health 03 May, 2022
COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection - study COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection - study Two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, but are far less able to thrive in the blood of people vaccinated against COVID-19, South African scientists have found. Two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, but are far less able to thrive in the blood of people vaccinated against COVID-19, South African scientists have found. Health 01 May, 2022
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study. Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study. Health 28 Apr, 2022
Ministry of Health urges all to follow health safety protocols Ministry of Health urges all to follow health safety protocols The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to follow the health safety protocols. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to follow the health safety protocols. Health 21 Apr, 2022
Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Abortion training under threat for med students, residents Health 18 Apr, 2022
Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province The anti-typhoid vaccination campaign is being launched in Madhes Province from April 8. The anti-typhoid vaccination campaign is being launched in Madhes Province from April 8. Health 05 Apr, 2022
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended-a global crisis, says new UNFPA report Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended-a global crisis, says new UNFPA report Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice-whether or not to become pregnant-is no choice at all, according to the State of World Population 2022 report released on Wednesday. Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice-whether or not to become pregnant-is no choice at all, according to the State of World Population 2022 report released on Wednesday. Health 30 Mar, 2022
Government plans nationwide typhoid vaccination for children Government plans nationwide typhoid vaccination for children The Ministry of Health and Population is to administer vaccine against typhoid targeting children from 15 months to 15 years of age. The Ministry of Health and Population is to administer vaccine against typhoid targeting children from 15 months to 15 years of age. Health 28 Mar, 2022
Tuberculosis still remains a public health issue in Nepal Tuberculosis still remains a public health issue in Nepal ​​​​​​​As Nepal observes World Tuberculosis Day, it still remains a major public health problem in the country. ​​​​​​​As Nepal observes World Tuberculosis Day, it still remains a major public health problem in the country. Health 25 Mar, 2022
Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic's first year Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic's first year Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic's first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday. Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic's first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday. Health 23 Feb, 2022
Kathmandu Bipin Joshi's family meets PM Dahal to seek his rescue According to the PM's secretariat, Joshi's parents and family members visited the PM to request Bipin's release.
Business Thousands of tourists visited Mustang by road last year Known as the district beyond the Himalayas, Mustang is a prime tourism destination renowned for its iconic desert-like landscape, bare mountains, Himalayan climate, culture, lifestyle, lakes, monasteries, Muktinath temple, and caves.
Nepal 550,000 people acquire work permits by April of current fiscal year Around 550,000 people have acquired work permits for overseas employment until April 12 of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
World Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians Previous Ukrainian claims of shooting down Russian warplanes during their more than two-year war have met with silence or denials from Moscow.
Nepal Survey reveals 120 Snow Leopards found in Dolpa Snow leopards are rare, endangered, and protected wildlife found in high mountainous environments.
Sports Leverkusen, Roma, Atalanta, Marseille into Europa League SF. Liverpool, West Ham, Milan, Benfica out Leverkusen will face Roma in the last four after the capital club beat AC Milan 2-1 in an all-Italian quarterfinal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.
Nepal WB to take financial management lead for proposed Upper Arun Project An agreement in principle has been reached for the financial management of the proposed 1063-megawatt Upper Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha district.
Sports Italy earns 5th Champions League spot for next season because of overall success in Europe And the Italian league could even have a sixth team in the Champions League if Roma or Atalanta win the Europa League.
World If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.