Pabitra Sunar

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HIV and STDs more common among sexual and gender minorities

Published On: January 10, 2024 04:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: A 50-year-old Sanak Chaudhary (name changed) from Nepalgunj belongs to a sexual and gender minority group. Until five years ago, he earned a living by driving rickshaws. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He has been taking medicine for five years.

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Covid-19 vaccines given by China as grant expire unused

Published On: January 3, 2024 07:30 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 3: A total of 40,000 vaccines provided by the Chinese government as a grant to the Government of Nepal have expired without being administered due to unsuitability for use in the country.

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HPV DNA testing proven effective in cervical cancer prevention

Published On: January 1, 2024 09:03 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Cervical cancer claims the lives of many women prematurely, but a simple test can be a lifesaver—the HPV DNA test. This test detects the presence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause behind cervical cancer.

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Bir Hospital grappling with severe financial crisis

Published On: December 31, 2023 08:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Bir Hospital (National Academy of Medical Sciences) is in an extreme financial crisis.

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Youths struggle with vape addiction: a drain on finances and health

Published On: December 28, 2023 09:38 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Ayush Sharma (name changed), a young man from Chabahil, Kathmandu, first tried vaping (e-cigarettes) two years ago with a friend and quickly developed an addiction. Now a regular user, he admitted, "In the beginning, I was drawn in for the taste, and now it's a habit."

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Oxygen supplier threatens to halt Bir Hospital supply over unpaid dues

Published On: December 28, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The gas company which supplies medical oxygen to Bir Hospital has sent a warning letter to the hospital after it failed to clear past dues for oxygen supply for a long time.

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Health insurance service to start in Kathmandu after three months

Published On: December 21, 2023 03:30 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The health insurance program is set to commence in Kathmandu after three months.

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Swine flu and pneumonia infections increasing in Kathmandu Valley

Published On: December 19, 2023 08:44 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Doctors have highlighted a surge in the number of patients suffering from seasonal diseases as the cold weather intensifies. Major hospitals in the Kathmandu Valley report an increase in the cases of swine flu (H1N1), viral pneumonia, cold, and bacterial pneumonia.

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SC issues interim order to reinstate Bir Hospital director Paudel

Published On: December 19, 2023 03:21 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order to reinstate Santosh Paudel, director of the Bir Hospital.

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Indiscriminate use of antibiotics poses serious threat

Published On: December 10, 2023 06:33 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Fever can arise from bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Infections from these sources can lead to mild or severe fever. While some infections can resolve naturally, others require treatment. Prescribing antibiotics should be based on specific tests to determine the germ causing the fever. Administering antibiotics without proper testing might not effectively combat the germs or viruses responsible. Moreover, this practice can contribute to antibiotic resistance, reducing the body's ability to fight diseases, and in severe cases, it can be fatal.

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40 Dalits killed in 12 years following enactment of Caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability Act in Nepal

Published On: December 8, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 8:  A study has revealed that 40 Dalits have been killed in the 12 years since the enactment of the Caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability Act in Nepal.

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Bir Hospital Director Dr Paudel knocks on SC’s doors

Published On: December 6, 2023 08:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Dr Santosh Paudel, a director of Bir Hospital, has filed a case at the Supreme Court (SC) for legal action after being removed from the post. A letter was sent to Director Paudel to appear at the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) from December 1 on the instructions of Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet.

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Timely medication with the onset of HIV prevents development of AIDS

Published On: December 2, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is transmitted from one person to another through unprotected sex, sharing needles between drug users, blood donations, and blood transfusion. If HIV transmitted in this way can be identified at the beginning, no person will have to die from Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and can live a long life like other chronic patients. However, due to negligence of this issue, many people infected with HIV develop full-fledged AIDS and subsequently die.

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Concerns rise as respiratory disease spreads in China, Nepal faces potential risk

Published On: December 1, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHAMNDU, Dec 1: Health experts have pointed out that Nepal is also at the potential risk of the respiratory disease that has been spreading among Chinese children over the past two weeks. International media have reported that hospitals are full of patients with the disease, which has spread to the surrounding areas of Beijing. The disease and its cause have remained unidentified.

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Lack of driver health check-ups raises accident risks

Published On: November 26, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Four years ago, a car running at Balkumari road section in Lalitpur suddenly hit an electric pole. The then in-charge of Lalitpur Traffic Office and Police Inspector Sitaram Hachhethu reached the spot. While investigating the cause of the incident, police found that the accident occurred due to a health issue of the driver rather than his negligence.

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Number of single women increases in Nepal

Published On: November 25, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The number of single women in Nepal has increased of late, according to the latest report. In 2011, single women accounted for 1.5 percent of the total population in Nepal, but by 2021, this percentage has reached 7.3 percent.

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KMC approves new procedure to ensure 10 percent free service at hospitals

Published On: November 24, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has recently approved a new procedure to implement the Public Health Service Act in order to provide 10 percent free beds for the poor in hospitals within the metropolis.

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Reports show about 20 percent of diabetic people face vision challenges

Published On: November 20, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in vision loss attributed to diabetes.

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Senior cardiologist Dr. Om Murti Anil bags two world records

Published On: November 12, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Senior Cardiologist, Dr. Om Murti Anil, has recently accomplished an exceptional feat by securing two world records, marking a significant milestone in the realm of cardiovascular health awareness. His dedication to the cause has not only set a historic precedent but has also earned him a distinguished place in the 'Guinness World Records' for achieving the "Most viewers for a cardiovascular health awareness live stream on Facebook."

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Two pneumonia patients died after being injected antibiotics in Patan hospital

Published On: November 6, 2023 02:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU,  Nov 6: Two patients died at the Patan Academy of Health Sciences after taking antibiotics.

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