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
SKorea says Omicron COVID variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain SKorea says Omicron COVID variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain People infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75% less likely to develop serious illness or die than those who contract the Delta variant, real world data released on Monday by South Korea's health authorities showed. People infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75% less likely to develop serious illness or die than those who contract the Delta variant, real world data released on Monday by South Korea's health authorities showed. Health 22 Feb, 2022
Omicron threat remains high in east Europe - WHO Omicron threat remains high in east Europe - WHO A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. Health 15 Feb, 2022
Health ministry directs local levels, DHOs to provide vaccine details Health ministry directs local levels, DHOs to provide vaccine details The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the local levels and district health offices to submit COVID-19 vaccine details by tomorrow. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the local levels and district health offices to submit COVID-19 vaccine details by tomorrow. Health 09 Feb, 2022
UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID British researchers want to repurpose existing antiviral therapies to treat COVID-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday, in an attempt to sidestep lengthy development processes through readily available drugs. British researchers want to repurpose existing antiviral therapies to treat COVID-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday, in an attempt to sidestep lengthy development processes through readily available drugs. Health 04 Feb, 2022
Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Health 26 Jan, 2022
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.