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
Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. Opinion 25 Feb, 2025
Children suffer heat-related illness in Banke Nepalgunj, one of the major cities in Banke of Province 5, is enduring scorching heat for the past few days. The rising temperature has already started taking its toll on children who have been largely suffered from seasonal flu, viral fever and other related illness. Nepal 07 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: A great inspiration Although death is certain for anyone who has been born, the passing away of Bangmaya Shatabdi Purush, or Litterateur of the Century, Satya Mohan Joshi Sunday morning is sure to leave a void in the field of Nepali literature, culture and history. Opinion 18 Oct, 2022
COVID cases rising in far-west The tally of COVID-infected cases has reached 427 in Sudurpaschim Province, with the infection rate increasing rapidly again. Though the infection was seen only in Kailali and Kanchanpur until a few days ago, cases are now being reported from all but Darchula district. Nepal 18 Aug, 2022
EDITORIAL: Stop being careless COVID-19 has once again been spreading alarmingly across the country in recent days, but there does not seem to be much concern about the disease among the general public. Opinion 04 Aug, 2022
Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals A new wave of coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia, prompting warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to slow the outbreak and help prevent healthcare systems from being overwhelmed. World 14 Jul, 2022
Affordable health care: Helps build up citizens' resilience The capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses and systems to survive, adapt and grow no matter what kind of chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience. Opinion 12 Jul, 2022
Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat Australia on Wednesday scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status, marking the end of another major restriction. World 07 Jul, 2022
Japan power plant shutdown raises fear of shortage in sweltering heat Japan's electricity grid creaked on Thursday under the strain of Tokyo's hottest June since records began, with the unexpected shutdown of a power plant raising fears that tens of millions of people could be deprived of power on another scorching day. World 30 Jun, 2022
Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high India's health ministry reported 3,712 new coronavirus infections for the past twenty four hours on Thursday, the highest in nearly a month, driven up by a record number cases recorded in the financial capital, Mumbai. Health 02 Jun, 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
