Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could... Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose. Candida auris is not only challenging to treat, but also difficult to diagnose. Health 23 Aug, 2023
Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country. Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country. Health 22 Aug, 2023
Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis Banke reports shortage of eye medicines amidst growing cases of conjunctivitis The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days. The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis when the cases have surged within the locality in recent days. Health 16 Aug, 2023
Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Over 40,000 left out children administered vaccines Health 09 Aug, 2023
50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis 50 percent of patients visiting hospitals found suffering from conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days. Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days. Health 08 Aug, 2023
'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue' 'Role of three-tier government important to control dengue' ​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue. ​​​​​​​Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokharel has said the role of three tiers of government was crucial to control dengue. Health 08 Aug, 2023
'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure' 'Govt priority is to build health infrastructure' ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority. ​​​​​​​Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said health sector infrastructure associated with humanitarian needs would be constructed with due priority. Health 06 Aug, 2023
Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population. The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population. Health 04 Aug, 2023
'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services' 'Disclose details of patients getting free medical services' The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients. The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all the health institutions to disclose the details of free health care services being provided by them by allocating 10 per cent of the beds to needy patients. Health 03 Aug, 2023
Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could... A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change. A prominent theory for the sudden explosion of Candida auris, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, is climate change. Health 28 Jul, 2023
Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of Leprosy Bacillus Discovery" Bergen gears up to Host International Conference Commemorating 150th Anniversary of... The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873. The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and the University of Bergen are organizing a two-day conference in Bergen, Norway, on June 21-22, 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of M. leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, in 1873. Health 20 Jun, 2023
Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Kanchanpur from today The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward. The 'measles-rubella vaccination campaign' is being administered for children from six months to less than 15 years of age in Kanchanpur from today onward. Health 08 Jun, 2023
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general Health 02 May, 2023
Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection Ministry recommends seven-day isolation for COVID-19 infection The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged for seven-day isolation in case of COVID-19 infection. Health 19 Apr, 2023
Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital Covid-19-infected woman dies at Seti Provincial Hospital A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi. A 73-year-old woman from Kanchanpur who was infected with coronavirus died during treatment at the Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi. Health 16 Apr, 2023
Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk Government directs health facilities to be prepared for possible COVID-19 risk The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately. The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed various health facilities to remain on standby in view of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country. The direction came as the daily graph of fresh COVID-19 cases is going up lately. Health 12 Apr, 2023
Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections Ministry urges all to get vaccinated in wake of increasing COVID infections The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in view of the increasing Corona Virus infection. The Ministry has asked all to take the anti-COVID-19 shots as the infection is increasing daily. Health 09 Apr, 2023
Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur. Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur. Health 27 Feb, 2023
Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal Bivalent vaccine arrives in Nepal Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal. Three hundred forty-five thousand doses of Bivalent, the new vaccine produced by Pfizer have entered Nepal. Health 13 Feb, 2023
Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister Manage COVID-19 booster dose, says health minister Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease. Minister for Health and Population Padam Giri has directed the authorities concerned to manage booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in view of the continued threat of the disease. Health 03 Feb, 2023
Kathmandu CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.
Nepal 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday.
Lifestyle Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.
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.
