Bird flu detected at two locations in Morang The cases of bird flu have been confirmed at two locations of Morang, in Province 1. Nepal 01 Feb, 2022
Emerging twindemic in Nepal: Fear of double trouble Nepal has been witnessing a significant rise ininfluenza cases over the last few weeks. In fact, influenza has resurfaced in Nepal since the start ofthe year 2021. Opinion 24 Aug, 2021
UPDATE: Outbreak in Bajura's Dhuralsain secondary school confirmed to be Influenza A The mysterious outbreak that had grappled the Dhuralsain secondary school students in Budhiganga Municipality-1 of the district has been confirmed as Influenza A, on Saturday. Nepal 04 Apr, 2021
Novel coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency, Australian study finds Virus that causes COVID-19 lasted longer in cooler temperatures Virus lasted longer on smooth surfaces than porous material Study may help explain virus impact in meat-processing plants MELBOURNE/SYDNEY: The virus that causes COVID-19... Women 12 Oct, 2020
Sanitizers quintessential to neutralize COVID-19 causing pathogens, study claims KATHMANDU: The coronavirus infection causing pathogens may remain active on the human skin for as long as nine hours, a study has revealed. The study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, found that the SARS-CoV-2, which causes the... Travel 09 Oct, 2020
Philippines detects bird flu outbreak in quail farm MANILA: The Philippines has detected an outbreak of avian flu in a northern province after tests showed presence of the highly infectious H5N6 subtype of the influenza A virus in a quail farm, the country's farm minister said on... Women 16 Mar, 2020
First bird flu death: What next? The “One Health” approach has proved to be effective in reducing zoonotic diseases by working together with infectious disease clinicians, veterinarians, public health and medical microbiologists On May 3, the Ministry of Health and Population... 31 May, 2019
First bird flu death reported in Nepal Kathmandu, May 2 A 21-year-old patient infected with Influenza A virus subtype H5N1, popularly known as bird flu, has died in Kathmandu, becoming the first case of bird flu death in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population organised a press... Travel 03 May, 2019
Swine flu threat: New challenges ahead Air pollution has now become a public health concern in Nepal, especially in Kathmandu. It can affect the respiratory system, and there is growing evidence of a link between air pollution and increased hospital admission in flu-related cases A... 07 Jan, 2019
Nepal at high risk of imported diseases outbreak Kathmandu, November 12 Nepalis are at greater risk of contracting imported infectious diseases, as several countries, where Nepalis are working as migrant workers, have reported increasing cases of Zika, Ebola and other types of influenza, according... Horoscopes 13 Nov, 2018
Fighting influenza: Flu shot still best bet Until we have something better, the seasonal flu jab is our best bet. By being vaccinated annually, we not only protect ourselves but also children and the elderly via herd immunity Influenza is an acute respiratory infection that affects airway... 22 Mar, 2018
EDITORIAL: Influenza scare Though National Influenza Centre has said there is no need to panic, precautionary measures are a must in the wake of flu season A day after the National Public Health Laboratory, Teku, confirmed that 16 patients from Solukhumbu district tested... 26 Jan, 2018