- Friday, 6 June 2025
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Sudurpashchim reports shortage of COVID-19 testing kits
The Sudurpashchim Province reports a shortage of COVID-19 testing kits when Nepalis returning from India via the Gauriphanta and Gaddachauki points show the symptoms of COVID-19 infection. According to the Sudurpashim Province Health Directorate, it has now been unable to carry out the testing for all suspected amidst the shortage of kits.
India's active COVID cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead
India's active COVID-19 case tally rose to 4,866 with 564 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released on Thursday morning. At least 7 deaths were reported in the same period. Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each. Six of the seven individuals who died were elderly and had pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and pneumonia. One of the deceased was a five-month-old male child with respiratory issues.
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Health ministry gears up to resume operation of abandoned basic hospitals
Minister for Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel, has initiated preparations to start resuming the operation of basic hospitals from the upcoming July/August, which have not been operational due to a lack of resources.
Over 4,300 active COVID cases in India, 7 deaths reported
India reported a fresh uptick in Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, with active cases climbing to 4,302 and seven new deaths across several states. The recent spike has raised alarms among health authorities, especially in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Gujarat, even as hospitalisation remains low.
CFRD hands over education, health projects to community, hospital
The handover ceremony of the education support project was attended by Former Deputy Prime Minister, Ishwor Pokhrel, while the health program ceremony by Speaker of Madhesh Province Assembly Honorable Ramchandra Mandal, as Chief Guests. Among the distinguished attendees were the Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal Xie Yu, Country Director of CFRD Nepal Office Zou, Founding Chief Commissioner of Madheshi Commission of Nepal Dr. Vijay Kumar Datta, Vice Chairperson of Planning Commission of Madhesh Province Dr. Sohan Sah, Member of Parliament Juli Mahato, Member of the Parliament of Madhesh Province Kanishk Patel, and several dignitaries from provincial and local government bodies, community leaders, school management committees, principals, school children, healthcare officials and project stakeholders, according to CFRD.
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COVID cases in India cross 4,000-mark; 5 deaths reported in 24 hours
India recorded 4,026 active Covid-19 cases as of Tuesday, an increase of 512 from the previous day, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Together, these six states account for over 72 per cent of the active caseload in the country. Delhi reported four deaths and Maharashtra two, while Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal reported one death each.
Alertness at Birgunj check point after Covid menace in neighbouring country
The Birgunj check point is under close watch after the increasing cases of Covid infection in the neighbouring country, India.
COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,961
India’s active Covid-19 cases have risen to 3,961, with Kerala reporting the highest with over 1,400 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 506 cases. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) data released on Sunday, June 1, 360 new infections were recorded in 24 hours.
Bhaktapur Hospital adjudged 'best hospital' in Nepal
Bhaktapur Hospital has been declared the best hospital in the country.
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Active COVID cases cross 3,000 in India, Kerala, Maharashtra & Delhi worst-hit
The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has crossed 3,000, with Kerala accounting for the highest number at 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry. Four deaths — one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh have been reported across the country in the past 24 hours.
Power supply to ICU and CCU wards interrupted
Power supply was interrupted in the ICU and CCU wards of Narayani Hospital for two hours and 30 minutes.
COVID-19 risk not high, but caution needed: Experts
With a surge in COVID-19 cases, including seven deaths, in India, concerns are growing in Nepal over the potential resurgence of the virus. According to IndiaToday, India has reported over 2,700 active COVID-19 cases, with seven deaths.
No possibility to backtrack from republic-PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said it was the shared responsibility of all professionals to consolidate democratic republic – achieved through the arduous struggle of the people when the autocratic monarchic regime failed to deliver development and good governance.
