A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines…
The Family Welfare Division, DoHS, MoHP, releases a new Vaccine Preventable Diseases Surveillance Plan (Polio Transition Plan) for 2079-2086 to sustain Nepal’s polio-free status and maintain continuity of polio-related activities…
Overview The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, has decided to conduct a nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign from 25 February to 20 March 2024. The guideline on…
Overview Leprosy, also known as Hanssen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. Following continuous efforts from the Government of Nepal, leprosy was eliminated…
Total registered Birthing Center Service Sites in Nepal: 2848functional: 2831 S.N. Name Province District Palika 1 OKHALDHUNGA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL_OKHALDHUNGA Koshi Province Okhaldhunga Siddhi Charan 2 FPAN_ DHANKUTA_DHANKUTA Koshi Province Dhankuta…
Theme: Protecting children from tobacco industry interference The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards of individuals or organizations in each of the…
The Government of Nepal has endorsed a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy for the Health Sector 2080. This strategy is an upgraded version of the Gender Equality and…
Background On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access…
The Thailand Annual International Training Courses (AITC) is accepting application from eligible candidates for 2024 session. The AITC aims at sharing Thailand’s best practices and experiences in key areas; Sufficiency…
“We stand committed to breaking the destructive cycle of climate change and air pollution and its disastrous effects on public health in urban centers” Statement by eight Partnership for Healthy…
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