Rupandehi at high risk of dengue Dengue is spreading rampantly in the districts of Tarai and inner Madhes Bhairahawa, April 15 It is reported that Rupandehi is at high risk of dengue. According to District Public Health Office, Rupandehi, as many as 280 patients were... Travel 16 Apr, 2018
Deadly malaria: Matter of concern Although the government’s published annual report on malaria shows a gradual declining trend and a stable one over the past few years, it is for sure that we categorically cannot rule out the possible risk of imported deadly malaria Vector-borne... 05 Oct, 2017
Aid workers struggle as South Asia floods affect more than 16 million KATHMANDU/GUWAHATI: More than 16 million people have been affected by floods in South Asia, aid workers and officials said, with heavy rains and damaged roads hampering relief efforts amid severe food shortages and a growing risk of waterborne... Travel 18 Aug, 2017
Child health care system improving Kathmandu, February 21 Nepal’s child health care system is showing promising improvements, according to Nepal Health Facility Survey Report 2015. The report stated around 85 per cent of health facilities in Nepal offer all basic child... Horoscopes 22 Feb, 2017
13 pc children not immunised despite free vaccination Kathmandu, December 23 Although the government provides free vaccination services to all children in the country, about 13 per cent of children throughout the country still do not have access to vaccines. The government provides free... Horoscopes 24 Dec, 2016
EDITORIAL: Dengue outbreak The best ways to prevent the disease from spreading in settlements is to remove waterlogged areas, keep the settlements clean and properly dump bio-degradables The spread of dengue has now become a real health threat. As many as 400 people – 320 in... 26 Oct, 2016
Zika vaccine race spurred by crisis and profit potential NEW YORK: The race to find protection against the Zika virus is fueled by something often missing from tropical disease research: the potential for big profit. The prospect of a blockbuster vaccine against a mosquito-borne virus has accelerated the... Environment 04 Oct, 2016
Sanofi gets $43 million US funding to spur Zika vaccine development Sanofi SA said on Monday the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $43.18 million in funding to accelerate the development of a Zika vaccine, as efforts to prevent the infection gather momentum. The funding from the HHS'... Environment 27 Sep, 2016
Saptari youths conduct clean-up campaign Rajbiraj, September 17 Local youths of Rajbiraj, Saptari carried out a clean-up drive today as part of the 50-week marathon sanitation campaign launched two weeks ago. As a part of the campaign, the youths, with the support of Nepal Police and... Travel 18 Sep, 2016
Minor dies of encephalitis Rajbiraj, August 23 Saptari locals have been terrorised after a child died of Japanese encephalitis in the district. Yaman Dev, 12, of Rajbiraj Municipality-9 died while undergoing treatment at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, on... Travel 24 Aug, 2016
LETTERS: Oli rises above all Politics is all about power game. Nobody can remain in power particularly in a parliamentary democracy where the prime minster has to secure the backing of the majority of the lawmakers. If s/he loses support of the majority of the lawmakers s/he... 26 Jul, 2016
China arrests 135 for illegally buying, selling vaccines BEIJING: China has arrested 135 people in 22 provinces for illegally buying and selling vaccines, in the latest scandal shaking the Chinese public's confidence in vaccine safety. In an online statement Friday, the national prosecuting office said... Women 21 May, 2016
