Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding Teku Hospital tense due to overcrowding The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. The situation outside the overcrowded Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital remained tense all day long on Monday after hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital from early morning, giving the hospital management team a hard time in controlling the crowd. Health 20 Jul, 2021
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors Health 27 Jun, 2021
Black fungus patient operated Black fungus patient operated Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Surgery was performed on a patient suffering from black fungus ten days after he recovered from COVID-19 at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, in Dharan. Health 22 Jun, 2021
People turning out in great numbers for COVID-19 jabs People turning out in great numbers for COVID-19 jabs People, who had received the first jab of Covishield vaccine three months ago, turned out in great numbers in Rautahat on Wednesday to take the additional jab. People, who had received the first jab of Covishield vaccine three months ago, turned out in great numbers in Rautahat on Wednesday to take the additional jab. Health 17 Jun, 2021
AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people recently exposed to the novel coronavirus. Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people recently exposed to the novel coronavirus. Health 15 Jun, 2021
Call for more voluntary blood donation Call for more voluntary blood donation The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region on Sunday said it continued to accelerate action to ensure that everyone, everywhere had timely access to sufficient and secure blood and blood products, and safe transfusion services. The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region on Sunday said it continued to accelerate action to ensure that everyone, everywhere had timely access to sufficient and secure blood and blood products, and safe transfusion services. Health 14 Jun, 2021
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn't been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn't been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. Health 09 Jun, 2021
Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine gains China nod for emergency use in kids, adolescents Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine gains China nod for emergency use in kids,... China has approved emergency use of Sinovac Biotech’s (SVA.O) COVID-19 vaccine in people aged between three and 17, its chairman Yin Weidong told state TV late on Friday. China has approved emergency use of Sinovac Biotech’s (SVA.O) COVID-19 vaccine in people aged between three and 17, its chairman Yin Weidong told state TV late on Friday. Health 05 Jun, 2021
WHO convenes meeting on ways to control Covid WHO convenes meeting on ways to control Covid The World Health Organisation on Thursday convened a meeting of member countries, including Nepal, to discuss strengthening of collective efforts to control COVID-19 spread. The World Health Organisation on Thursday convened a meeting of member countries, including Nepal, to discuss strengthening of collective efforts to control COVID-19 spread. Health 04 Jun, 2021
Govt urges people to take care of mental health during pandemic Govt urges people to take care of mental health during pandemic With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Population has requested people to take care of their mental health. With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Population has requested people to take care of their mental health. Health 17 May, 2021
Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins. Inoculation drive for second dose of Vero Cell vaccine begins. Health 16 May, 2021
New strategy to promote mental health developed New strategy to promote mental health developed The Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens has developed the ‘Integrated Action Plan on Psycho-social Counselling Service for Mental Health Management’ in a bid to address the problems of mental illness in the country and behavioural disturbances facing people. The Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens has developed the ‘Integrated Action Plan on Psycho-social Counselling Service for Mental Health Management’ in a bid to address the problems of mental illness in the country and behavioural disturbances facing people. Health 10 May, 2021
AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, US official Fauci says AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, US official Fauci says US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not be needed for Americans because of supplies of other shots. US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not be needed for Americans because of supplies of other shots. Health 13 Apr, 2021
NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. Health 07 Mar, 2021
'Yet another Covid variant identified in the UK' 'Yet another Covid variant identified in the UK' Yet another variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the UK. Yet another variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the UK. Health 16 Feb, 2021
WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine for emergency use WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine for emergency use The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the U.N. agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a U.N.-backed program to tame the pandemic. The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the U.N. agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a U.N.-backed program to tame the pandemic. Health 16 Feb, 2021
Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children for first time Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children for first time The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on Saturday. The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on Saturday. Health 13 Feb, 2021
Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Health 03 Feb, 2021
Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in Seattle Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in... Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Health 31 Jan, 2021
No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects including fever No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects... “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” Health 30 Jan, 2021
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
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.
