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
Stronger evidence linking virus to multiple sclerosis: study Stronger evidence linking virus to multiple sclerosis: study There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis. There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis. Health 14 Jan, 2022
Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned, a major development in the nation's tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but come with prohibitive prices. Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned, a major development in the nation's tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but come with prohibitive prices. Health 12 Jan, 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.
