Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services. The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services. Health 10 Feb, 2024
One percent children born with congenital heart issues One percent children born with congenital heart issues One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here. One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here. Health 09 Feb, 2024
Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella. Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella. Health 05 Feb, 2024
Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years. The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years. Health 02 Feb, 2024
2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy 2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination'... Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Health 01 Feb, 2024
Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Health 28 Jan, 2024
Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing. Health 19 Jan, 2024
Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them. The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them. Health 14 Jan, 2024
COVID-19 found among India-returnees COVID-19 found among India-returnees Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India. Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India. Health 08 Jan, 2024
Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless. Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless. Health 04 Jan, 2024
Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations. The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations. Health 03 Jan, 2024
Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education. Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education. Health 27 Nov, 2023
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said. The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said. Health 17 Nov, 2023
1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months 1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone. At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone. Health 10 Oct, 2023
Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone. Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone. Health 06 Oct, 2023
Quality health care services assured Quality health care services assured ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones. ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones. Health 01 Oct, 2023
Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected Dengue claims 17 lives in Koshi; 30,000 plus infected As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July. As many as 17 people have lost their lives to dengue and 30,330 people infected in the Koshi province since last mid-July. Health 27 Sep, 2023
Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate. The Sudurpaschim Province is at high risk of dengue spread, according to the data from the Sudurpaschim Province Health Directorate. Health 06 Sep, 2023
Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11 Booster dose campaign to resume from September 11 ​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11. ​​​​​​​District Health Office, Kathmandu is going to resume booster dose campaign against COVID-19 from September 11. Health 05 Sep, 2023
Mark antibiotics with red line on label Mark antibiotics with red line on label ​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines. ​​​​​​​The Department of Drug Administration has directed to put red line on the label of antibiotic medicines. Health 04 Sep, 2023
Sports Millsberry crowned champions of 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Basketball Tournament Millsberry were crowned champions of the 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Friday, securing the title after an impressive run throughout the competition.
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
Alternative forces come together with IDEA A group of newly formed alternative forces announced the Inclusive, Democratic and Ethical Alternative (IDEA) here today.
Nepal One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 3,000 per tola The price of gold declined by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Business Nepal launches INFF Financing Strategy to drive pro-employment economic growth The Government of Nepal on Thursday launched the Integrated National Financing Strategy for Pro-Employment Growth, aiming to align public and private finance with national development priorities and accelerate job creation.
