Govt requests for additional documents about Russia-offered COVID-19 vaccines In response to Russia’s offer of providing COVID-19 vaccine to Nepal, the government has written to the Russian Direct Investment Fund requesting for additional documents about the vaccine. COVID-19 14 Dec, 2021
Health costs during pandemic pushed over half a billion people into poverty Healthcare is a major political issue in the United States, one of the few industrialised countries that does not have universal cover for its citizens. Sports 12 Dec, 2021
Israeli study finds Pfizer COVID-19 booster protects against Omicron The Israeli research follows a study from South Africa that found the Omicron variant can partially evade protection from two doses. World 12 Dec, 2021
'Poverty, a debilitating factor for millions of minors' Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal has praised the UNICEF for its tremendous contribution to saving children’s lives, helping them unleash their potential, and defending their rights across the world. Nepal 11 Dec, 2021
Another round of vaccination drive for adults above 18 yrs begins today The government is vaccinating all persons above 18 years that have not yet received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in all three districts of Kathmandu valley from today. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2021
Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it's clear a change is needed, just in case. World 09 Dec, 2021
What COVID-19 vaccine and drug makers have to say about Omicron The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has sparked fears that existing COVID-19 vaccines and treatment could be less effective against it. Sports 08 Dec, 2021
'No decision on booster shots' The Nepali Congress-led coalition government does not have any concrete plan to provide booster shots to those who are fully vaccinated, especially the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Nepal 06 Dec, 2021
Additional 972,000 doses of COVISHIELD arriving today Additional 972,000 doses of COVISHIELD are arriving in Nepal under the COVAX facility, today. Nepal 01 Dec, 2021
Officials offer vaccine reassurance; WHO advises against travel bans The World Health Organization warned countries on Tuesday not to impose blanket travel bans over the new Omicron coronavirus variant as governments and scientists try to determine how much protection current vaccines would offer against the strain. COVID-19 01 Dec, 2021
US tightens COVID-19 travel rules as countries race to quell Omicron threat Air travellers to the United States will face tougher COVID-19 testing rules as several countries moved to seal-off their borders amid growing uncertainty around the virulence of the Omicron variant and its ability to dodge existing vaccines. World 01 Dec, 2021
As Omicron looms, Nepal grapples with indecision, bureaucratic inertia While many countries of Europe and Americas are scrambling to deal with the challenges posed by the new variant of the COV- ID-19 pandemic known as Omicron, the Government of Nepal does not appear to be fully prepared to deal with the challenge, least of all vaccinate all of its citizens quickly. Nepal 29 Nov, 2021
