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As air in Kathmandu Valley deteriorates to hazardous level, …

WEBUpdated at : February 15, 2024 06:52. Kathmandu. Air quality in the Kathmandu valley deteriorated further on Wednesday reaching a ‘hazardous level’, crossing the 300 mark, …

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Charting the successes and failures of Nepal’s immunisation …

WEBImmunisation is universally the most cost-effective and efficient way to control and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases that cause childhood illnesses and …

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Health ministry urges caution against influenza

WEBUpdated at : March 7, 2024 07:46. Kathmandu. Amid a surge in seasonal flu infection, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged the general public to remain safe from the …

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Ministry plans to screen pregnant women for mental health …

WEBThe Ministry of Health and Population plans to screen pregnant women for mental health problems, which have been emerging as a leading cause of maternal …

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Doctors, health workers get NCD screening training

WEBAt least 50 health workers including medical officers, health assistants and paramedics serving in health facilities of Kathmandu district have been trained to screen …

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As Covid lingers, Nepal asks Covax for 1.6 million vaccine doses

WEBAmid reports of an increase in the number of Covid cases, the Ministry of Health and Population has asked Covax to supply 1.6 million doses of coronavirus …

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More medicines listed for free distribution

WEBPatients get more than 60 types of essential medicines at primary healthcare centres and 35 types of drugs at health posts. “Now, district hospitals will provide 98 …

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Health systems in federal Nepal: Challenges and Opportunities

WEBIn the current context, putting all the health facilities under local level governance poses a major challenge, with limited staff and skills to manage health …

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Focus on mental health

WEBDr Pallavi Koirala. Mental health is a basic human right. It emphasises the right to be protected from mental health risks by having accessible, acceptable and …

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FACTS of Nepal 2024 launched

WEBFACTS Research and Analytics has launched the ninth iteration of its book series “FACTS of Nepal”. The 2024 edition of the series of data and infographic …

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Dengue is spreading in various parts of country including …

WEBThe virus had spread to 68 districts at the time. According to Dahal, cases of dengue infection have been reported from local units of the Kathmandu Valley also. …

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App makes it easier to get medical services

WEBApp makes it easier to get medical services. Patients can obtain doctor consultation, make online outpatient registration and fix appointments with doctors using …

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Hetauda Sub-metropolis sets up urban health centres in all wards

WEBHetauda Sub-metropolitan City has set up urban health centres in all 19 wards to provide basic health services to its people. “In the past, only 10 wards had …

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Embracing traditional healing

WEBThere is a need for the government, policymakers, development workers, healthcare planners, and implementers at all levels to understand and acknowledge the …

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Insured will have to bear some of the treatment cost from January 15

WEBStarting January 15, people enrolled in the government’s health insurance scheme will have to pay a certain percentage of their treatment cost out of their pockets, …

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Expert panel urges government to launch immunisation drive in

WEBOfficials said that the ministry has started risk-mapping to launch measles and rubella drive in the quake-hit districts—Jajarkot and West Rukum. Measles is a …

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Air pollution emerging as a not-so-silent killer

WEBExperts say chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a silent killer, which has been taking a heavy toll in the country. For the last few years, patients requiring …

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Three arrested for allegedly duping US aspirants

WEBNepal Police has busted a gang allegedly involved in swindling youths of Rs55 million promising to send them to the United States and Canada through illegal …

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Saving pregnant women, new mothers, newborns, and elderly a …

WEBSharmila BK, a 25-year-old new mother from ward 8 of Nalgad Municipality in Jajarkot district, died on Sunday. It is reported that the woman, who gave birth to her …

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Government to provide cash reward to cricketers, athletes

WEBThe government on Thursday decided to reward various sports persons with cash prizes. A Cabinet meeting approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth and …

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Doctors, skilled health workers providing specialist services in …

WEBSanni Triveni Rural Municipality is a remote local unit of this hilly district with very few facilities, especially in terms of health. But after MBBS doctors and skilled …

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Everest: A high-altitude garbage dump

WEBSpring is go time for climbers who hope to summit Mount Everest, Earth’s highest peak above sea level. Hundreds of mountaineers from around the world travel to …

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Unidentified decomposing body found

WEBA charred and decomposing body of a man was found in Biraje Kholcha Forest in ward 4 of Panchkhal Municipality on Friday morning. According to Rajkumar …

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Man arrested for raping mentally challenged minor

WEBOn Thursday night, police arrested a 46-year-old man from ward 7 of Madhyanepal Municipality on the charge of raping a 14-year-old mentally challenged …

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Two dead, three injured as tractor plunges into Bheri River

WEBTwo people died and three others were injured when a tractor plunged into the Bheri River near Aathbiskot Municipality-14 in Rukum West district on Friday. …

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