- Sunday, 5 April 2026
Ajita Rijal
Precaution called against seasonal illnesses
Monsoon is considered an epidemic season in Nepal, as the season is responsible for the outbreak of a number of infectious diseases. During the monsoon, harmful bacteria spread and can breed in the rainwater that accumulates in bushes, discarded utensils including cups, bottles, tyres and plastic bags causing serious problem in public health, warned health experts.
Govt to rejuvenate vaccination campaign
As the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 slows, the Family Welfare Division (FWD), under the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), through all the seven health directorates and 77 district health offices, has asked all the local levels to reinvigorate the campaign for booster shots. All the local governments across the nation are requested to conduct the COVID booster campaign by May 28, according to Basanta Kumar Shrestha, public health officer at the FWD. The government has made arrangements for sufficient doses of the vaccine for the campaign, said Shrestha.
Retinoblastoma can be prevented if diagnosed early
Retinoblastoma (RB) is a fast growing eye cancer affecting babies and children, and its early diagnosis is vital to save children’s life and sight. However, detection of early sign of RB is challenging as very young children cannot tell parents that their eyesight is changing, according to doctors. Dr. Rohit Saiju, a consultant eye surgeon, said, “A white glow in a child’s eye, seen in flash photos or dim light are the most common early sign of RB.”
