How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
Nepal receives first shipment of essential childhood cancer medicines under GPACCM Nepal received the first batch of essential cancer medicines under the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM) on Saturday, as part of an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF. Nepal 16 Feb, 2025
'Addressing infrastructure gaps, employment and maintaining policy certainty crucial for continued growth' Since arriving in Nepal back in July, David Sislen has been overseeing the World Bank’s Office in Nepal as the bank’s country director for Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Business 05 Feb, 2025
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
Suicidal death highest among poor, middle class and farmers According to a study conducted by Nepal Police, suicide incidents mostly affect the poor, middle class, and farmers. Nepal 25 Jul, 2024
Navigating economic uncertainties: The crucial role of banks In the realm of economics, the interplay between credit and growth is a fundamental aspect often scrutinised by policymakers and economists alike. Opinion 25 Jun, 2024
Combatting TB epidemic: Progress must be accelerated Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly considered as a public health scourge, a health security threat and development challenge. Opinion 07 Apr, 2024
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says Food loss and waste generates 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. World 27 Mar, 2024
Nepal joins Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines The Ministry of Health and Population-Nepal today signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to join the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM), an initiative by St Jude Global and WHO to increase access to lifesaving childhood cancer medicines in low-and middle-income countries. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2024
Clear the Air: We need urgent action on global air pollution at COP 28 I dare not laugh, for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. Opinion 01 Dec, 2023
Escalating antimicrobial resistance in Nepal: Urgent call for a multipronged approach Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as an urgent global public health threat, imposing a substantial burden in Nepal. Nepal 27 Nov, 2023
US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China The U.S. announced a $553 million project Wednesday to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing. World 09 Nov, 2023
