Cases of scrub typhus on the rise Kathmandu, September 3 At least 72 people have been tested positive for scrub typhus in Kathmandu. Health experts have warned that the number might increase till mid-November. According to data provided by Epidemiology and Disease Control... Travel 04 Sep, 2019
Scrub typhus cases up in hilly districts Dadeldhura, September 2 Until a few years ago, scrub typhus cases were found only in Tarai districts. However, scrub typhus has been diagnosed in hilly districts of Sudurpaschim Province of late as well. Out of 128 patients admitted in... Travel 03 Sep, 2019
One succumbs to disease in Doti Dhangadi, August 23 A woman infected with dengue breathed her last while undergoing treatment in Doti yesterday. Chhatra Malashi, 42, of Thapla in Dipayal Silgadi Municipality, succumbed to the disease while undergoing treatment at Maya Hospital,... Travel 24 Aug, 2019
Scrub typhus-like disease reported in Kathmandu Kathmandu, October 9 The number of people suffering from illness with symptoms similar to scrub typhus are increasing at Sukraraj Tropical Infectious Disease Hospital. Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, coordinator of clinical research unit at Sukraraj... Horoscopes 10 Oct, 2018
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
Unusual symptoms seen in scrub typhus patients Kathmandu, September 15 Unusual symptoms have been seen in patients diagnosed with scrub typhus in the country. People suffering from diarrhoea have also been diagnosed with scrub typhus. According to Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, coordinator of... Travel 16 Sep, 2018
Scrub typhus detected in 82 patients Chitwan, August 23 A total of 82 persons were found infected with scrub typhus in the past month in Chitwan. Pest Controller Ram KC at District Public Health Office, Chitwan, said the disease was detected in 82 patients while examining the blood... Travel 24 Aug, 2018
105 cases of scrub typhus detected in last two months Kathmandu, August 3 A total of 105 persons have tested positive for scrub typhus across the country in the last two months. According to Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, cases of scrub typhus were recorded in 27 districts of the... Horoscopes 04 Aug, 2018
�Climate change adversely affecting public health� Kathmandu, March 31 Climate change is having an adverse impact on public health in recent years, according to experts. During a two-day National Conference ‘Climate change and Health’ organised by Nepal Health Research Council here,... Horoscopes 01 Apr, 2018
One dies from dengue in Chitwan CHITWAN: A person has succumbed to dengue in Chitwan district. The deceased has been identified as a 79-year-old man from Handikhola, Manahari Rural Municipality-3 of Makwanpur district, according to Vector Controller at the Chitwan District Public... Travel 18 Jan, 2018
National meeting of rapid response teams concludes Kathmandu, December 20 A two-day national conference on rapid response systems to investigate disease outbreaks and quickly implement control measures concluded here today. Organised by Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Teku, the... Horoscopes 21 Dec, 2017
Purchase of kit for dengue and scrub typhus in process KATHMANDU: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division put forward its preparation to purchase kit – which is used to detect dengue and scrub typhus viruses. Division Director Dr Bhim Acharya clarified that there was no shortage of kit as... Travel 14 Oct, 2017
