Health Minister reaffirms commitment to combat Cervical Cancer in Nepal The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign aims to vaccinate nearly 1.69 million girls aged 7-14, free of charge. Kathmandu 04 Dec, 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
Inmates in Central Jail hit by mental illness The Central Jail Hospital in Jagannath Dewal, Sundhara, has become a referral centre for sick prisoners from across the country. Since treatment is not available in other prisons, this hospital has become a "referral centre" for inmates throughout the country. Nepal 10 Sep, 2024
Only 27pc population has access to pure drinking water It is found that only 27 per cent of the total population of the country has access to pure drinking water, according to the Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation. Nepal 23 Mar, 2024
HMs to nominate next WHO regional director Health ministers and senior officials from member countries are meeting here next week to deliberate on priority health issues and nominate the next World Health Organisation Regional Director for South- East Asia. Nepal 29 Oct, 2023
Call to accelerate hepatitis testing, cure The World Health Organisation has urged policymakers, health care providers and political and civil society leaders in the South-East Asia Region and globally to accelerate hepatitis testing and treatment, recognising that everyone, everywhere has just 'One life' and 'one liver' - the theme of this year's event. Nepal 29 Jul, 2023
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
Pandemic-induced substance abuse a growing concern Substance abuse — especially the consumption of alcohol and drugs — has been on the rise in Nepal since/after the COVID-19 pandemic, say health experts, pharmacists and rehabilitation centre operators. Nepal 30 Jul, 2022
Tibetan medicine: healing the ancient way A text on Tibetan medicine says: “Always remember the two principal causes of disease: unhealthy food and unhealthy lifestyle.” In 2010, India officially recognised Tibetan medicine as a “science of healing” and enshrined it within the nation’s healthcare system, paving the way for future research and investment into the spiritual discipline. Blogs 24 May, 2022
Mysterious severe hepatitis in children: A "Post-Omicron COVID-19 Syndrome"? Recently, a sudden rise in acute severe hepatitis with unknown cause in children is being reported from multiple countries around the world, attracting the attention of clinicians, scientists and policymakers. Opinion 13 May, 2022
EDITORIAL: Garbage heaps Garbage heaps on the capital’s streets could not have resurfaced at a more inopportune moment, when dozens of candidates representing different political parties or as individual contenders are vying for the mayoral post. Opinion 05 May, 2022
WHO says at least one child has died after increase of acute hepatitis cases in children The World Health Organization said on Saturday that at least one child death had been reported following an increase of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, and that at least 169 cases had been reported in children in 12 countries. World 24 Apr, 2022
