Health
Tikapur Hospital launches Hemodialysis service
KATHMANDU: Tikapur Hospital has launched its Hemodialysis service, a significant development long awaited by the community. Dr. Sandesh Pandit, leading the initiative with an investment of 4...
Dengue, Zika, and waterborne diseases risks increase post-monsoon
KATHMANDU: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has issued a warning about possible dengue, Zika virus, and Chikungunya outbreaks in Nepal once the monsoon rains stop. Dr. Go...
Pradeep Paudel assumes office as Nepal's new Health Minister
KATHMANDU: Following his inauguration by the President, Pradeep Paudel, who was recently appointed as the Minister for Health and Population in Nepal, did not hesitate to set about carrying...
Free heart check-up camp benefits 200 underprivileged students in Nepalgunj
KATHMANDU: An initiative aimed at addressing heart issues among underprivileged students in Nepalgunj has successfully provided free heart check-ups and counseling services to 200 students f...
WHO classifies Talc as "probably carcinogenic", experts urge caution
KATHMANDU: Based on sufficient evidence of cancer in rats, strong mechanistic evidence of carcinogenic signs in human cells, and limited evidence linking talc to ovarian cancer in humans, th...
Bardibas launches dengue prevention campaign amid rising infections threat
KATHMANDU: In Bardibas, a proactive program has been initiated to battle dengue fever transmission, particularly since the monsoon season increases the danger of insect-borne infections. Bar...
Tanahu district achieves full vaccination milestone for children
KATHMANDU: Tanahu district has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a fully vaccinated district, with all 10 municipalities within the district previously declared as fully vaccinate...
Residents of Narainapur Rural Municipality depend on free health camps
KATHMANDU: In Narainapur Rural Municipality, located in Banke district, access to quality healthcare remains a significant challenge for most residents. The local hospitals and health center...
Blood shortage hits Dhangadhi regional blood transfusion center
KATHMANDU: The blood supply at the regional blood transfusion service center managed by the Nepal Red Cross Society in Dhangadhi is dwindling, posing challenges for patients in need. Dharani...
KMC launches massive dengue prevention campaign
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has initiated a Dengue Prevention Campaign to fight the spread of the illness. The metropolis health department has put together a team of 622 pe...
Health Minister Yadav forms committee to monitor pharmaceutical industry reforms
KATHMANDU: A high-level monitoring committee has been established by Health and Population Minister Pradeep Yadav to oversee modifications to Nepal's pharmaceutical industry. Resolving opera...
WHO report reveals statistics on global alcohol and drug deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) outlined the harmful consequences of alcohol usage and the use of psychotropic medications on world health in recent research. According to the study, alcohol us...
