Birgunj cholera outbreak largest since Jajarkot in 2009
At least three people are dead, 93 have tested positive and over 300 remain in hospitals.
At least three people are dead, 93 have tested positive and over 300 remain in hospitals.
A team of experts from the WHO, health ministry, disease control division working in disease-hit areas.
Early treatment crucial to prevent deaths, say doctors. Actual death toll unknown due to lack of a tracking system.
The disease could return if vaccination is stopped, officials say. Measles elimination goal set for 2026.
Infections have risen from 13 to 54 in two weeks. Unvaccinated adults at high risk.
Says testing will resume once a mechanical engineer’s contract is renewed. Smokers are fined Rs500.
It is serious particularly for pregnant women as infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or a range of lifelong and debilitating birth defects, the UN agency says.
A 24-year-old woman from Kathmandu, admitted to Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, succumbed to the disease on Wednesday.
As the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, which are responsible for 73 percent of total deaths in Nepal, is rising alarmingly of late, cardiologist asks people to give up a sedentary lifestyle.
The health department under the city office has asked company officials to submit a proposal for drugs that the company can manufacture and supply in the current fiscal year.
Three people have died and 33 others have been infected from the virus that has spread to 18 districts.
Health officials warn dengue has spread to 74 districts and cases could rise after monsoon.
Experts say the country may have to revise its population policy if birth and fertility rates keep falling.
Latest tests in ward 3 of Mahankal Rural Municipality confirm the contamination. A few days ago 60 percent of jar water samples in Godavari was found unsafe.
Higher mortality risk for those over 15. Mosquito-borne disease riskier for unvaccinated.
This week’s data shows a 15 percent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive rate among children.
Hospitals will get new nurses to promote breastfeeding after previous USAID-funded nurses were laid off following aid suspension.
Experts say risk of an outbreak is high as dengue-spreading mosquitoes also transmit chikungunya and Nepal has a history of infections.
With infertility rates rising and IVF services expanding, experts push for a dedicated law to govern the procedures.
Officials hope the training will help in addressing the shortage of psychiatric doctors at peripheral health facilities.