Nepali workers returning from Gulf countries at high risk of leprosy Leprosy has been detected among those returning from Gulf countries in Jhapa. At least five returnee migrant workers were diagnosed with leprosy in the district from mid-November to mid-December in 2021. Nepal 01 Feb, 2022
Warm clothes, health essentials provided to 200 leprosy patients Nepal Mountaineering Association today distributed warm clothes and health essentials to 200 leprosy patients sheltered at Khokana Leprosy Camp. Kathmandu 28 Jan, 2022
THT Impact: Abandoned elderly woman suffering from leprosy rescued from Bajura A seventy-year-old elderly woman with leprosy, who was facing widespread discrimination and ill-treatment in Bajura, has been rescued and flown to Kathmandu. Nepal 04 Mar, 2021
79 new leprosy cases recorded in Siraha Siraha, July 21 As many as 79 new leprosy cases have been detected in Siraha during the last fiscal. As per District Health Office, Siraha, leprosy was found in 43 males and 36 females in the last fiscal. “After detecting the disease, health... Travel 22 Jul, 2018
NLPA central meeting concludes Pokhara, April 30 The 45th central meeting of Nepal Leprosy Prevention Association concluded in Pokhara on today. Speaking at the concluding ceremony, central chairperson of the association Surya Prasad Shrestha rued the tendency among leprosy... Travel 01 May, 2016
National Briefs Convention put off KATHMANDU: Nepal Janata Party postponed its national general convention scheduled for February 3 until the next decision. Issuing a press release on Monday, the party said the present political impasse has been the cause of the... Travel 02 Feb, 2010
Yeti Airlines donates million KATHMANDU: Yeti Airlines donated Rs 10,79,784 to four social organizations amid a function here today. The airlines gave Rs 2, 69,946 to Helpless Children Welfare Mission, Sewa Kendra Leprosy Relief, Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Women for Human... 08 Dec, 2009
Statute on time: Minister Laxmi POKHARA: Minister for Industries Asthalaxmi Shakya on Saturday said that the new constitution would be drafted within the stipulated deadline. Inaugurating the 38 central conference of the Nepal Leprosy Elimination Association (NLEA) here, she urged... Travel 19 Apr, 2009
Yeti Airlines donates to social organisations Kathmandu, May 27:Ang Tshiring Sherpa, managing director of Yeti Airlines handed the cheque of Rs 2,65,220, each to four organisations; Tewa, an organisation committed to the empowerment and advancement of women through regular grant making to... 28 May, 2008
Once-Over Sundh leavesKATHMANDU: Representative of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Lena Sundh on Saturday left Nepal after serving the office for eight months. Sundh will be replaced by Richard Bennett. She paid a courtesy call to PM... Travel 24 Jun, 2007
Yeti Airlines in aid of four NGOs Kathmandu, April 15:Yeti Airlines today donated Rs 888,376 (Rs 222,094 each) to four leading social organisations to support their causes of social development. As part of its commitment and responsibility towards building the society, Yeti Airlines... 16 Apr, 2007
Dictionaries misinform people on leprosy: PIL Kathmandu, March 31:The Supreme Court today issued show cause notices to publishers of several Nepali dictionaries and the government authorities demanding their explanation on why they have been defining leprosy as an incurable disease.A public... Horoscopes 01 Apr, 2006
