Pabitra Sunar

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Deaths from Japanese encephalitis doubles compared to last year

Published On: September 14, 2024 01:50 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has reported that five more people have died of Japanese encephalitis in the country. With these additional deaths, the total number of fatalities due to the disease has reached 14.

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Acute viral fever and dengue infections overwhelm Kathmandu valley hospitals

Published On: September 10, 2024 08:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The number of patients with viral fever and dengue in the Kathmandu Valley has increased rapidly.

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Over 6,800 people infected with dengue across Nepal

Published On: September 10, 2024 04:20 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The dengue infection has spread across the country. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has confirmed that dengue infection has spread across all 77 districts by the third week of Bhadra (mid-September), and over 500 people have been infected across five districts.

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Dengue could spiral into an epidemic in Nepal, warn health experts

Published On: August 26, 2024 02:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has reported that the dengue infection that has spread in various parts of the country may take a violent form. Dr Gokarna Dahal, the chief of the Vector Borne Disease Section at EDCD, said the number of infected people has now exceeded 5,000 and two more months are favorable for the infection. Therefore, Dahal urged the people to remain vigilant.

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Dalit and indigenous communities more vulnerable to monsoon-induced disasters

Published On: August 25, 2024 10:50 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: It has been found that Dalit and indigenous communities experience higher death rates due to monsoon-induced disasters than other communities. According to data provided by the Nepal Police up to mid August, most of the people killed in disasters since the onset of this year’s monsoon were people from the Dalit and indigenous communities.

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One more detected with cholera on Tuesday

Published On: July 30, 2024 08:05 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, July 30: Cholera has continued spreading in various places across the country since the last two weeks.

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Nepal at high risk of Chandipura virus

Published On: July 27, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, July 27: Public health and infectious disease experts have pointed out that the risk of Chandipura virus, which is spreading rapidly in Gujarat and other regions of India, is high in Nepal. Chandipura virus, which has appeared for some time, has resulted in the death of 44 people and confirmed infection in 124 people.

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Cholera patients who had escaped from Teku Hospital found at KMC

Published On: July 25, 2024 10:10 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, July 25: It has been reported that a cholera patient who escaped from Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku was later found at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) and subsequently returned to Teku.

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Highly contagious poliovirus detected in Nepal after 14 years

Published On: July 20, 2024 07:51 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

WHO has classified the mutated form of polio virus detected in Kathmandu as highly contagious.

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32 patients affected as anesthetist doctors halt service in Bir Hospital

Published On: July 17, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, July 17: Health services are considered essential and cannot be terminated for any reason. Anesthesia and surgery, in particular, are among the most sensitive healthcare services. However, on July 12 and July 15, anesthetist doctors at the National Academy of Medical Sciences halted their services, resulting in the cancellation of surgeries for 32 patients.

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EDCD points out Nepal’s risk of Zika virus and Chikungunya once monsoon rain subsides

Published On: July 16, 2024 09:20 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, July 16: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has pointed out that there is a risk of the dengue infection spreading along with Zika virus and Chikungunya once the rains across the country subside. Dr Gokarna Dahal, head of the EDCD, said that there is a risk of the Zika virus, which has appeared in various parts of India, spreading to Nepal as well.

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Health insurance Board to facilitate citizens to join health insurance from home

Published On: June 29, 2024 05:55 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, June 29: Do you want to join the health insurance scheme run by the Government of Nepal? Now, there's no need to worry. The Health Insurance Board is fulfilling your desire from the comfort of your home.

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Risk of Group A Streptococcus yet to be determined in Nepal: EDCD

Published On: June 25, 2024 02:44 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, June 25: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has said that although there is a growing concern among the public about Group A Streptococcus disease that has been spreading in Japan for some time now, the risk of this disease in Nepal is not yet determined.

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Health specialists report rise in mental health issues

Published On: June 11, 2024 09:10 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, June 10: Health specialists have reported that various mental health issues among children are increasing due to the changing lifestyle. Doctors say that if parents do not pay timely attention to their children, it can lead to more complex problems later on.

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Study reveals 71 percent of Dalit women face violence due to inter-caste marriage

Published On: June 7, 2024 08:40 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, June 7: A study report has revealed that Dalit women faced various kinds of violence because of inter-caste marriage.

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Survey reveals 18 percent of children addicted to tobacco

Published On: June 2, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, June 2: Experts have warned that failing to protect children from addiction to tobacco products in various forms could have dire consequences. They issued the warning on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Friday.

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Govt conducting polio vaccination campaign from today

Published On: May 26, 2024 12:00 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, May 26: The government is conducting a polio vaccination campaign for children across the country from today. The government's campaign, scheduled to run until June 8, will administer the IPV vaccine.

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NAMS planning to launch MBBS classes despite legal restrictions

Published On: May 24, 2024 03:52 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, May 24: The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) is preparing to conduct MBBS classes in contravention of the Medical Education Act 2075 BS. Five institutes, including NAMS, have recently prepared a separate syllabus for the MBBS course.

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Reducing stroke mortality: Dr Kandel's vision for Nepal’s future

Published On: May 19, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, May 18: Stroke remains a significant public health issue, but advances over the past two decades have transformed its treatment landscape, particularly in developed nations. Thanks to new treatment technologies and pharmaceutical developments, the incidents of stroke are declining in these countries.

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Packaged foods sold in guise of ‘sugar free’ items rampant in market

Published On: May 15, 2024 01:20 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, May 15: In the guise of ‘sugar-free’ products, there are many packaged food items being sold in the market that are not completely sugar-free. The ‘sugar-free’ ingredient is consumed more by diabetic patients.

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