Banke, Aug 16: The Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke has reported a shortage of medicines for treating viral conjunctivitis at a time when the cases have surged within the locality.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has said there is no point in getting panicked over the viral conjunctivitis spreading lately at different parts of the country.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Conjunctivitis infection has spread throughout the country in recent days. Most of the hospitals across the country are full of increasing numbers of people suffering from conjunctivitis.

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: In response to the escalating conjunctivitis outbreak nationwide, Himalaya Airlines has taken decisive action to prioritize passenger health and safety. The airline has now made a 'fit to fly' medical report mandatory for all passengers boarding its regular flights.

CHITWAN, Aug 7: Bharatpur metropolis has decided to close the schools for five days after an outbreak of conjunctivitis (eye infection).

MALEKHU, Aug 5: Conjunctivitis has spread in Dhading district lately. More than 70 persons with eye infection visit District Community Eye Centre on a daily basis.