HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. World 10 Feb, 2025
Nepal marks World Leprosy Day 2025: Progress and challenges ahead On the occasion of the 72nd World Leprosy Day, Dr. Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, highlighted Nepal's significant progress in combating leprosy while urging continued efforts to eliminate the disease entirely. Nepal 26 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
Uterine cancer screening to commence nationwide in Nepal from February 13 According to a WHO report, uterine cancer accounted for over 7,700 of the 14,000 cancer-related deaths in Nepal in 2022. Nepal 02 Dec, 2024
Sasakawa pays courtesy call on Prez Paudel, returns home The World Health Organisation's Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, met with the President Ram Chandra Paudel to share his thoughts on the leprosy elimination campaign. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2024
WHO's goodwill ambassador Yohei Sasakawa urges for collaboration to eliminate leprosy The World Health Organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, emphasized today that deep-rooted social stigma surrounding leprosy must be addressed to eradicate the world’s oldest and most feared disease. Kathmandu 18 Sep, 2024
Dengue, cholera cases becoming rampant nationwide The number of cholera and dengue cases has increased throughout the nation. However, cholera has only been reported in five districts. Each district has a distinct focal outbreak that is unrelated to the others. Health 11 Aug, 2024
Two Kala-azar cases found in Jhapa Two new cases of Kala-azar have been confirmed in Jhapa, a district in the Terai region of Koshi Province. Similar cases have been reported in previous years as well. Health 03 Apr, 2024
28 new cases of COVID-19 reported in one week A growing number of patients with symptoms of Coronavirus infection have been reported within the span of a week, doctors say. Nepal 02 Apr, 2024
Karnali Province reports 900 new TB cases The number of tuberculosis patients is on an increasing trend in Karnali province. Nepal 27 Mar, 2024
Over 150,000 cases yet to be settled A total of 158,147 cases remain unsettled in the Supreme Court and subordinate courts and tribunals. Nepal 21 Feb, 2024
2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Health 01 Feb, 2024
