WHO commends Nepal for curbing trans-fatty acids in foods The World Health Organization congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives.
Narayani Hospital experiences 23pc surge in patient influx The Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has witnessed significant rise in patients' flow since the hospital launched specialized services.
One percent children born with congenital heart issues One percent of the children have congenital heart disease, said Dr Urmila Shakya, senior pediatric cardiologist at the Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre here.
Nepal receives over 6 million doses of rubella, measles vaccines from GAVI Nepal has recently received 6 million 50 thousand doses of vaccines against measles and rubella.
Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.
Minister pledges to resolve issues of BPKIHS from senate meeting Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to summon the senate meeting of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) to address the recent challenges Institute facing.
Health ministry operating biomedical workshop in all provinces The Ministry of Health and Population has started repairing the damaged medical equipment and appliances at various hospitals in the country for using them.
Medical equipment received in grant during COVID-19 becomes useless Health-related equipment received in grants from different donor agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic has become useless.
Health Ministry cautions of new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, urges precautions The Ministry of Health and Population has cautioned the public regarding the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is currently spreading in several countries globally, including neighboring nations.
Nepal to be developed as medical hub: Minister Basnet Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said Nepal is going to be developed as a 'medical hub' for learning medical education.
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said.
1,152 scrub typhus cases in Sudurpaschim Province in two months At least 1,152 cases of scrub typhus were recorded in Sudurpaschim Province in the past two months alone.
Baglung sees surge in dengue infection cases Dengue infection has shot up in Baglung district lately. According to latest data, dengue infection has been confirmed in 130 people in the district. More than 90 people have been confirmed dengue infected in the last one month alone.
Quality health care services assured Minister of Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that reforms will be made in the health care sector to ensure accessible, quality and effective services to the needy ones.
World Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 67 people while 20 are missing Indonesian authorities seeded clouds on Wednesday, trying to prevent further rain and flash floods after deluges that hit Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 67 people dead and another 20 missing.
Nepal Role of Democratic Thought Society vital in consolidating democracy: NC President Deuba Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has said that the Democratic Thought Society has an important role to play in making democracy strong and robust.
Kathmandu JRAP receives £13M FCDO grant for earthquake relief in Western Nepal Following the launch of the Joint Recovery Action Plan (JRAP) for the Western Nepal Earthquake in February 2024 by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the Humanitarian Country Team, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) British Embassy in Kathmandu has provided GBP 13 Million for the recovery of the earthquake affected municipalities in Western Nepal.
Nepal Roland Hunter achieves new 'Fastest Known Time' from Lukla to Everest Base Camp Seasoned runner Roland Hunter has set a new record for the fastest known time (FKT) from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.
Opinion Burn injuries: Awareness can prevent many of them Now that we are in the summer, almost no day passes without news related to fires that are savaging rural and semi-urban local communities alike.
Opinion Public Private Partnership Route for Infrastructure and Services Development in Nepal Nepal is one non-coastal country which is endowed with immense natural resources.
Nepal Stakeholders express concerns over fragile Everest base camp condition Stakeholders have expressed extreme worries over the rapid degradation of the current Everest base camp, where over 2,000 people are now camping for this year's spring climbing season.
Business Gold, silver price hit new records in domestic market on Thursday The domestic market experienced substantial surges in precious metal prices on Thursday, with gold and silver reaching new heights. Gold price soared by Rs 1,600 per tola, while silver saw an increase of Rs 60 points.
Opinion Disintegration of JSP: An example of party's political downfall As predicted, the Janata Samajbady Party-Nepal (JSP-N) has withdrawn its support to the current coalition, primarily of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the Maoist Central (MC) and the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Nepal Nepal, Korea exchange congratulatory messages on 50th diplomatic anniversary Nepal and the Republic of Korea exchanged congratulatory messages between their respective leaders on the occassion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, on Wednesday.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Heritage meets convenience A Falcha-style bus stand built in Baneshwar area along the Araniko Highway.
Sports CAN lifts suspension on Sandeep Lamichhane after court acquittal The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially lifted the suspension imposed on Sandeep Lamichhane.
