Kathmandu. The government has not been able to dispose of the ‘Sinovac’ vaccine against COVID-19 even after a year and a half of its expiry. The 4 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine received as a grant from the Chinese government have expired because they could not be used in time. On the 12th of […]

Kathmandu. BYN BLACKYAK formally unveiled the ‘Himalayan Climate Charter 2025′ at a special ceremony in Kathmandu, acknowledging the increasing effects of climate change on mankind and urging immediate international attention and coordinated action to protect the Himalayas’ future. To bring together specialists, policymakers, media representatives, and the climbing community, the ‘Summit for Earth’ was organised […]

Kathmandu. Pradeep Paudel, the minister of health and population, has stepped up communication with the WHO in order to properly handle the worker health protection problem that Nepal is bringing before the next World Health Assembly. Nepal is getting ready to present this matter at the upcoming assembly as a member of the organization’s executive […]

Kathmandu. The characteristics of human-caused global warming are evident in the growing and widespread heat wave that is impacting around 150 million people in the United States, spanning from Wisconsin to Washington, DC. In addition to the potential for several all-time June high temperature records to be tied or broken, hundreds of daily temperature records […]

Kathmandu. Wesley Sundquist, a scientist at the University of Utah, reached another significant milestone this week when his research led to the Food and Drug Administration approving an antiviral medication for HIV prophylaxis. The groundwork for the creation of a potent, long-lasting prophylactic, or preventive measure, against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was established […]

Kathmandu. “Razor blade throat” COVID is the new moniker given to the COVID-19 variety that may be responsible for the recent increase in cases in various regions of the world. This is because the “Nimbus” or NB.1.8.1 version may result in excruciating sore throats. According to the media in those nations, doctors in the UK, […]

Kathmandu. According to a recent World Bank report published on Tuesday, air pollution is the primary cause of mortality and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai designated as the nation’s pollution hotspots. The study “Towards Clean Air in Nepal: Benefits, Pollution Sources, and Solutions” shows that achieving clean air goals requires more […]

Kathmandu, June 18. Chinese officials have warned Nepali officials of the possibility of “heavy rain” in the border area with Nepal and have asked them to be on alert. Based on the information, the District Administration Offices of Sindhupalchowk and Kavre have taken precautions. The Sindhupalchowk administration has issued a press release requesting the residents […]

Kathmandu. Monsoon season is a challenging time for health. With the onset of monsoon in Kathmandu Valley, drinking water sources have started getting contaminated. As the number of insects and snakes has increased, hospitals have also started getting overwhelmed with patients. In particular, the emergency room of the Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital (TEKU) […]