MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. Health 25 Dec, 2022
No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry No new variant of virus recorded: Health ministry The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal. The government has made it clear that no new variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the neighbouring countries was found in Nepal. Health 23 Dec, 2022
Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights. Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights. Health 09 Dec, 2022
Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan Dengue cases cross 2,000 in Chitwan The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said. The number of dengue infection cases has crossed 2,000 in Chitwan, the District Health Office Chitwan said. Health 28 Oct, 2022
Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases Bagmati province reports over 27,000 dengue cases Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said. Twenty-seven thousand 750 people have been infected with dengue in Bagmati province since July 17 till date, the Bagmati Province Health Directorate said. Health 12 Oct, 2022
Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus Chitwan reports 230 cases of scrub typhus Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan. Various hospitals in Chitwan district report 230 cases of scrub typhus. Health Office, Chitwan said of the infected, 108 are from the district while the remaining are from outside Chitwan. Health 10 Oct, 2022
39 new COVID cases detected in a day 39 new COVID cases detected in a day Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley. Health authorities diagnosed a total of 39 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, including 19 cases in Kathmandu valley. Health 22 Sep, 2022
Dengue: A public health concern Dengue: A public health concern Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries. Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries. Health 10 Sep, 2022
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday. The virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday. Health 13 Aug, 2022
New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. Health 11 Jul, 2022
Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent. The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent. Health 02 Jul, 2022
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage': WHO panel The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. Health 26 Jun, 2022
India reports highest coronavirus daily cases since March 2 India reports highest coronavirus daily cases since March 2 India reported 7,240 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest number of daily cases since March 2. India reported 7,240 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest number of daily cases since March 2. Health 09 Jun, 2022
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
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.
