Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments.

Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind these brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments.

Health 28 Apr, 2025

Govt to introduce unique health ID

Govt to introduce unique health ID

The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform.

The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single platform.

Health 17 Apr, 2025

3rd International Implantology Congress held

3rd International Implantology Congress held

KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant Dentistry (NSID) began here today with the theme 'Biology at the...

KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant...

Health 06 Apr, 2025

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage.

Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hopes of alleviating a transplant shortage.

Health 27 Mar, 2025

Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis

Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis

While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030.

While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030.

Health 25 Mar, 2025

World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis

World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis

Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

Health 24 Mar, 2025

Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary

Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary

The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.

The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.

Health 06 Mar, 2025

Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister Paudel

Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister...

Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance.

Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance.

Health 02 Mar, 2025

As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide?

As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide?

The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas.

The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas.

Health 27 Feb, 2025

Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success

Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success

Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer.

Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer.

Health 31 Dec, 2024

Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal

Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal

Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of 'Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI)'.

Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of 'Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI)'.

Health 19 Dec, 2024

Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold

Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold

Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family.

Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family.

Health 24 Nov, 2024

Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health

Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health

In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR.

In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR.

Health 19 Nov, 2024

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.

Health 17 Nov, 2024

Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal

Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal

Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain.

Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain.

Health 07 Nov, 2024

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp...

In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO.

In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO.

Health 03 Nov, 2024

Free cancer treatment for children under 14

Free cancer treatment for children under 14

The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that children under the age of 14 will receive free cancer treatment.

The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that children under the age of 14 will receive free cancer treatment.

Health 28 Oct, 2024

19,000 dengue cases reported throughout country

19,000 dengue cases reported throughout country

Dengue is spreading rapidly with the number of infected people reaching 19,599 throughout the country, according to the latest data of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Dengue is spreading rapidly with the number of infected people reaching 19,599 throughout the country, according to the latest data of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Health 16 Oct, 2024

386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan

386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan

Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year.

Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year.

Health 15 Oct, 2024

Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa

Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa

A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years.

A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years.

Health 09 Sep, 2024