23 November 2022 Joint News Release Measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a …
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Nepal’s first Human Milk Bank ‘Amrit Kosh’ opens at the Maternity Hospital
The centre gives premature, low birthweight and other at-risk infants access to the life-saving benefits of breastmilk and a better start in life KATHMANDU, 19 August 2022 Nepal’s first-ever Human …
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Nepal Mental Health Website Launched
News Nepal Mental Health Initiative represents a collective effort by six local organizations (Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub, ANTARANG, YUWA, Happy Minds, Nepal Institute for Research and Communications (NIRC), and Pahilo …
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World Health Organization (WHO) declares Monkeypox a public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak as a public health emergency. The WHO Director-General recognizes the complexities and uncertainties associated with this public health event. …
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List of Elected Health Workers in Local Level Election of Nepal 2079
Here is the name list of the health professionals elected in local level election. Bhakta Gc, Deputy Chair, Banglachuli Rural Municipality, Dang Bishnu Lungche, Deputy Chair, Mathagadi Rural Municipality, Palpa …
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World Health Organization (WHO) launches Quit Tobacco App
The World Health Organization launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer …
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National HIV Strategic Plan 2021-2026, Nepal
Overview The National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal has released a new National HIV Strategic Plan (NHSP) 2021-2026. The strategy outlines a …
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Health Ministers commit to renew, accelerate efforts to end TB in South-East Asia
Press release 1770 (WHO SEARO) New Delhi, 26 October 2021 – The Ministers of Health of countries in WHO South-East Asia Region today committed to renew and accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis, …
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WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee meeting begins
Press release 1761 Kathmandu, 6 September 2021: The Seventy Fourth Regional Committee meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region, began today with health leaders calling for greater commitment to build resilient health systems …
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The 2nd National Sero-prevalence Survey of Nepal for COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Population has released a brief press note on key findings of the 2nd National Sero-prevalence Survey of Nepal for COVID-19. Key findings COVID-19 antibody; Detected …