'Get me out of HAMS Hospital,' Manfred asks German govt It has been nearly five months since Manfred Michael Elian, a 53-year-old from Stuttgart, Germany, was admitted to Kathmandu’s HAMS Hospital for treatment. Kathmandu 12 Apr, 2025
Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age. Opinion 28 Feb, 2025
German national stranded at HAMS Hospital waiting for discharge In the heart of Kathmandu, HAMS Hospital recently became the stage for a story that underscores the power of compassion, the challenges of healthcare, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2025
'It's not necessary that one has to be treated by the latest generation antibiotic atthe outset' Dr. Ranjeet Baral is a senior general physician, consultant cardiologist and senior aviation medical consultant. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Banke at high risk of Leprosy Eighty-four leprosy cases were identified in Banke district over the past year, highlighting the district's high risk of the disease. Nepal 01 Jan, 2025
Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment? Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep concerns over exacerbating issues due to misuse, overuse of antibiotics and AMR. Health 19 Nov, 2024
Chitwan reports first case of Q fever A case of Q fever has been detected at Madi municipality of Chitwan. The fever which is caused by Coxiella burnetii bacteria has been confirmed on a domesticated cow at Madi. Nepal 02 Oct, 2024
Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation. Opinion 11 Sep, 2024
Cholera cases surge, 23 cases recorded across country Cholera has infected 23 people across the country, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. Nepal 02 Aug, 2024
20 cholera cases detected nationwide Twenty people have been diagnosed with cholera in various parts of the country as of Tuesday. Nepal 30 Jul, 2024
Three detected with cholera in Kathmandu Three persons have been detected with cholera in Kathmandu on Sunday. Kathmandu 29 Jul, 2024