Health
Spread of Group A Streptococcus disease in Japan increases concerns in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has addressed growing public concern over the spread of Group A Streptococcus disease in Japan, emphasizing that the risk in N...
Shuklaphanta municipality achieves full immunization status
KATHMANDU: Shuklaphanta municipality has achieved the distinction of being declared a fully immunized local level, meeting all necessary criteria to earn this status. Parama Nand Bhatt, the...
Dengue cases surge in Districts of Sudurpaschim Province
KATHMANDU: In Sudurpaschim Province, dengue infections transmitted through mosquito bites are increasing, particularly in hilly districts where such diseases were traditionally less common....
Rise in deadly flesh-eating bacteria cases in Japan sparks global concerns
Japan is facing a concerning surge in cases of a rare yet deadly bacterial infection known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS). Following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the count...
Nepal suspends sales of antibiotic injection Biotax 1gm over health risks
KATHMANDU: The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has halted the sales and distribution of Biotax 1gm, an antibiotic injection manufactured by an Indian company, due to significant heal...
Rising dengue infections spread across 71 districts in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The incidence of dengue infection has expanded to encompass 71 districts across Nepal. Initially reported in 57 districts as of May 23, the spread of dengue has now reached 71 dis...
Jyoti Bikas Bank's CSR initiative combats child mortality in rural Nepal with baby warmers
KATHMANDU: Hypothermia, a condition where body temperature drops below 35°C, is a leading cause of child mortality in rural Nepal, largely due to the lack of life-saving equipment in communi...
Bir Hospital initiates free brain tumor surgeries on World Brain Tumor Day
KATHMANDU: Bir Hospital, Nepal's oldest healthcare facility, has initiated free brain tumor surgeries starting today, as announced by Prof Dr Rajib Jha, Chair of the Hospital's National Brai...
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Ministry to revise procedures for sanitary pad distribution in community schools
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology is preparing to change the regulations for distributing sanitary pads to female students in community schools.
Previously,...
PM Dahal urges progress at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has directed the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences to expedite the necessary processes to commence MBBS courses from the upcoming fiscal year. Speaki...
KMC orders hospitals to establish and operate their own pharmacies within 15 days
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has mandated that all hospitals within its jurisdiction establish and operate their own pharmacies within the next 15 days. This directive, i...
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KMC allocates 374 beds for free treatment of helpless and poor
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has allocated 374 beds across 52 hospitals for the free treatment of helpless and poor individuals. According to KMC's mandate, private hospi...
