Public Health News

Health facilities facing shortage of vital drugs for pregnant women, new mothers

Health facilities facing shortage of vital drugs for pregnant women, new mothers Kathmandu, February 9 Health facilities in…

February 11, 2018

Vitamin D deficiency on the rise among kids

Vitamin D deficiency on the rise among kids Paediatricians have suggested parents to allow infants to soak up…

February 10, 2018

World Cancer Day marked

World Cancer Day marked Kathmandu, February 4 World Cancer Day marked: World Cancer Day was celebrated across the…

February 6, 2018

High levels of antibiotic resistance found worldwide, new data shows

High levels of antibiotic resistance found worldwide, new data shows News release (WHO Media Centre) 29 JANUARY 2018…

January 29, 2018

3,000 new leprosy patients diagnosed in Nepal every year

3,000 new leprosy patients diagnosed in Nepal every year LALITPUR: Despite the World Health Organisation’s target to eradicate leprosy…

January 28, 2018

WHO lauds Global Partnership to Stop Leprosy; will help renew efforts for zero leprosy

WHO lauds Global Partnership to Stop Leprosy; will help renew efforts for zero leprosy MEDIA CENTRE SEAR/PR/1677 New…

January 27, 2018

Nepal’s air quality is worst in the world: EPI report

Nepal’s air quality is worst in the world: EPI report Jan 25, 2018 (The Kathmandu Post) Air quality…

January 25, 2018

Govt launches cancer registry across nation

Govt launches cancer registry across nation January 21, 2018 The Kathmandu Post The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) has…

January 21, 2018

World Moves Closer to Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease

World Moves Closer to Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease JOHANNESBURG (The Associated Press): A new report says the world is…

January 20, 2018

Tuberculosis kills 7,000 annually

BHAKTAPUR, Jan. 20 The National Tuberculosis Centre (NTC) Bhaktapur has revealed that around 35,000 new patients of tuberculosis…

January 20, 2018