BRCA1 and BRCA2 tests possible in country For the first time in Nepal, genetic testing, also known as "Gene Sequencing," related to breast cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2) has been made possible. Nepal 01 Jan, 2025
Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer. Health 31 Dec, 2024
Test confirms poliovirus found in sample of Tukucha sewage not contagious It is confirmed that the poliovirus found in a sample of the sewage taken from the Tukucha rivulet in Kathmandu last July is not contagious. Kathmandu 15 Nov, 2024
Dengue cases persist in Nepal despite cooler weather Dengue fever cases in Nepal continue to persist despite the arrival of cooler temperatures, even with the onset of cooler temperatures. Nepal 30 Oct, 2024
Three detected with cholera in Kathmandu Three persons have been detected with cholera in Kathmandu on Sunday. Kathmandu 29 Jul, 2024
Nepal faces heightened dengue outbreak risks amid monsoon-related disasters With the monsoon rain hammering Nepal, health stakeholders are warning of a potential dengue outbreak across the country. Nepal 10 Jul, 2024
New sub-variant of omicron coronavirus confirmed in Nepal A new sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in Nepal. Health 24 May, 2024
Cough and cold spread in Mugu diagnosed as viral influenza The cough and cold that spread in Purumuru, Soru rural municipality-6 of Mugu district, have been identified as influenza. Nepal 31 Jan, 2024
JN.1, the newest variant of COVID-19, is highly transmissible, says MoHP The infection rate of the newest sub-variant of Coronavirus, JN.1, is increasing in Nepal. Kathmandu 09 Jan, 2024
Influenza on the rise in Banke The number of people suffering from influenza infection is found to be increasing in Banke district. Nepal 17 Sep, 2023
Enterovirus infection prevalent in viral conjunctivitis Enterovirus infection is high in the cases of viral conjunctivitis lately seen in the country. Health 22 Aug, 2023
Dengue fever: Serotype-2 more active in Nepal The current circulating serotype of dengue virus in the country is DENV-2, according to a study carried out by the Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population. Health 04 Aug, 2023
