UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The vaccine was shown to be help preventing the diarrheal disease in late stage research conducted in Nepal.

The vaccine was shown to be help preventing the diarrheal disease in late stage research conducted in Nepal.

Health 19 Apr, 2024

Beware of dengue, urges Ministry

Beware of dengue, urges Ministry

With the increase in temperatures, cases of dengue infections have also surged.

With the increase in temperatures, cases of dengue infections have also surged.

Health 03 Apr, 2024

Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa

Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa

Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well.

Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well.

Health 03 Apr, 2024

Rare diseases in Nepal: Lack of resources and medicines multiply the patients' hardships

Rare diseases in Nepal: Lack of resources and medicines multiply the patients'...

World Health Organization (WHO) delineated rare diseases as conditions affecting a small fraction of the population, specifically fewer than 1 in 2,000 individuals within a given populace.

World Health Organization (WHO) delineated rare diseases as conditions affecting a small fraction of the population, specifically fewer than 1 in 2,000 individuals within a given populace.

Health 27 Feb, 2024

Immunization against Measles and Rubella to begin on Feb 25

Immunization against Measles and Rubella to begin on Feb 25

The government has launched the immunization campaign with the objective of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.

The government has launched the immunization campaign with the objective of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.

Health 21 Feb, 2024

'50% children with cancer are out of medical services'

'50% children with cancer are out of medical services'

Pediatric oncologist Krishna Sagar Poudel of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has shared that of the total cases more than 50 per cent children with cancer disease are still out of hospital's access.

Pediatric oncologist Krishna Sagar Poudel of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has shared that of the total cases more than 50 per cent children with cancer disease are still out of hospital's access.

Health 16 Feb, 2024

WHO commends Nepal for curbing trans-fatty acids in foods

WHO commends Nepal for curbing trans-fatty acids in foods

The World Health Organization congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives.

The World Health Organization congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives.

Health 15 Feb, 2024

Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx

Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx

The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services.

The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services.

Health 10 Feb, 2024

One percent children born with congenital heart issues

One percent children born with congenital heart issues

One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here.

One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here.

Health 09 Feb, 2024

Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI

Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI

Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella.

Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella.

Health 05 Feb, 2024

Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years

Human Organ Transplant Centre conducts 1,200 kidney transplants in 11 years

The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years.

The Human Organ Transplant Centre under the Ministry of Health and Population has created a history by successfully conducting 1,200 kidney transplants in the last 11 years.

Health 02 Feb, 2024

2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy

2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination'...

Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024.

Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024.

Health 01 Feb, 2024

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.

Health 28 Jan, 2024

Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting

Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting

Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing.

Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing.

Health 19 Jan, 2024

Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces

Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces

The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them.

The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them.

Health 14 Jan, 2024

COVID-19 found among India-returnees

COVID-19 found among India-returnees

Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India.

Coronavirus infection is found among the Nepalis returning home from different cities of India.

Health 08 Jan, 2024

Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless

Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless

Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless.

Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless.

Health 04 Jan, 2024

Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions

Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions

The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations.

The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations.

Health 03 Jan, 2024

Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet

Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet

Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education.

Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education.

Health 27 Nov, 2023

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said.

The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said.

Health 17 Nov, 2023