Anti-cancer drugs more accessible With the introduction of essential anti-cancer drugs in the country, they have become more accessible to patients battling the deadly non-communicable disease. Nepal 13 Nov, 2022
Illegal commuter taxis Mushika-shika means “quick-go”. Most vehicles used are old beaten-up and discarded cars shipped mainly from Japan. Nepal 10 Nov, 2022
'Prioritise investments in healthcare-oriented systems' With the high risk of countries reducing investments in health to pre-COVID-19 levels, the World Health Organisation has asked countries, including Nepal, to recognise the importance of investing in health, particularly in primary healthcare. Nepal 19 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Poll preparations As the final list of all the candidates vying for the elections of the federal parliament and provincial assemblies have been published, the Election Commission (EC) has said it would complete printing of all the ballot papers in the next four weeks. Opinion 17 Oct, 2022
Traffic police take action against loud exhaust bikes Traffic police have launched action against persons riding loud exhaust bikes in Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2022
Nepal, among countries urged to ensure eye care On the occasion of World Sight Day, the World Health Organisation has urged countries, including Nepal, in the South-East Asia Region to accelerate efforts to ensure that everyone has equitable access to high-quality and comprehensive eye health services in line with the newly adopted Regional Action Plan for integrated people-centred eye care (2022-2030). Nepal 14 Oct, 2022
Japanese encephalitis claims one in Chitwan A 60-year-old woman of Madi Municipality in Chitwan district died of Japanese encephalitis. She died after returning home from the hospital where she received treatment. Nepal 16 Sep, 2022
Campaigns launched against Japanese encephalitis Following the outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Chitwan, awareness campaigns have been launched in the district. Nepal 13 Sep, 2022
Dengue: A public health concern Dengue, the most common arbovirus infection worldwide, has become serious public health concern. As of today the geographic distribution of dengue has crossed more than 100 countries. Health 10 Sep, 2022
Health ministers of South-East Asia meeting in Paro The 75th Regional Committee Session of the World Health Organisation South- East Asia — the annual governing body meeting of WHO in this region — being hosted by Bhutan this year is set to be held in Paro of Bhutan from September 5 to 9. Kathmandu 04 Sep, 2022
EDITORIAL: Build public toilets Since the beginning of human civilisation, people have been giving utmost importance to maintaining health and hygiene to prevent themselves from various kinds of communicable diseases that are transmitted to humans as a result of poor sanitation. Opinion 09 Aug, 2022
Monkeypox: Not here As yet, but be prepared to deal with it On July 23, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of global concern. Nepal 31 Jul, 2022
