Second dose anti-COVID-19 vaccine to be administered from April 20 The government will administer the second dose of vaccine against COVID-19 to people who have received the first dose, from April 20 to 28. COVID-19 05 Mar, 2021
EDITORIAL: Encephalitis threat With the nation preoccupied with the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus since the past one year, there is every likelihood of other major diseases afflicting the people being brushed aside. Opinion 24 Feb, 2021
Docs warn against delay in encephalitis treatment Six per cent of children visiting the paediatric neurological department of Kanti Children’s Hospital are suffering from encephalitis. Nepal 23 Feb, 2021
OPINION: Raw garlic smell therapy for COVID-19 Kathmandu, June7 Garlic is a unique herb. I once burned a dry clove of garlic in a fire and found it smelled like roasted meat. I also remember that in the late 90s, the locally bred chicken in our farm in Chitwan got severely infected with Rudhi... 07 Jun, 2020
Lockdown hits immunisation drive against diarrhoea Kathmandu, May 3 The government’s plan to launch a vaccination programme to reduce deaths from severe diarrhoea among children has hit a roadblock, as the nationwide lockdown enforced to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease has affected... Horoscopes 04 May, 2020
Coronavirus threat affects immunisation campaign Kathmandu, April 15 Millions of Nepali children will not get immunised for measles and rubella on time this year and will miss out on intake of Vitamin A drops and de-worming tablets as well, as the government has temporarily suspended all... Travel 16 Apr, 2020
Routine vaccination affected by coronavirus-lockdown in Udaypur GAIGHAT: The coronavirus crisis has led to the shutdown of routine vaccination schedules in Udaypur, risking the resurgence of other diseases. The nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the possible spread of the virus has led to suspension of routine... Travel 14 Apr, 2020
Heavy rain and floods in India's Assam kill at least 10 and displace more than 1 million GUWAHATI: Heavy monsoon rains in India's northeast Assam state displaced more than a million people from their homes and flash floods killed at least 10 in the past 72 hours, state authorities said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen in... Women 14 Jul, 2019
Rise of scrub typhus: Urgent action required Of late Nepal is seeing a steep rise in scrub typhus cases, with the disease spreading to half of the country. There is a need to pay attention to the sudden rise in the cases of this bacterial disease that can be fatal if not treated on... 17 Sep, 2018
WHO calls for strengthening efforts to reach nearly five million unvaccinated children Kathmandu, July 17 Lauding efforts being made by countries, including Nepal, to save more and more lives through immunisation, the World Health Organisation today called for further accelerating efforts to reach the nearly five million unvaccinated... Horoscopes 18 Jul, 2018
Garbage woes plague Rajbiraj Rajbiraj, June 1 Managing garbage and finding a dumping site have become a great challenge for Rajbiraj Municipality in Saptrai. Marketplaces are stinking with garbage scattered all over for a long time. “The municipality has not collected... Travel 02 Jun, 2018
Saving children: One vaccine at a time As a result of the Ministry of Health and Population’s concerted efforts to vaccinate every child against polio, the country achieved polio-free status in 2014. Maternal and neonatal tetanus was eliminated in 2005, largely thanks to vaccination... 27 Apr, 2018
