- Saturday, 2 December 2023
Remarkable stride made in HIV/AIDs control: Minister Basnet
Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet stated that Nepal has made a remarkable stride in HIV/AIDS control.
Int'l conference of ophthalmologists from Dec 8
An international conference of ophthalmologists is taking place at Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital in Banepa of Kavrepalanchowk from December 8.
Study on HIV-infected women from indigenous nationalities communities to be conducted
A study is to be conducted on the sexual and reproductive rights of HIV-infected women from the indigenous nationalities community.
36th World AIDS Day today
The 36th World AIDS Day is being celebrated throughout the country today by organizing various awareness programmes.
Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says
A drug which stops HIV infecting the body has proved to be a highly effective "real-world" preventative treatment, a study has confirmed. The results of the research on 24,000 people taking it across England, have been described as "reassuring".
Directive on indigent citizens' medication issued
The government has issued a directive relating to the medical treatment facility for indigent citizens.
Around 1,000 people benefited from health camp in Kalikot
Nine hundred seventy people were benefitted from integrated public health campaign and the specialist health campaign launched at Pachaljharana rural municipality of Kalikot district.
KMC to impose complete ban on sale of tobacco products from December 13
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to completely ban the sale of tobacco products in all its 32 wards from December 13, 2023.
Sunwal locals agitate against Lumbini Sugar Mill pollution
Locals have been agitated demanding to reduce the pollution emitting from the Lumbini Sugar Mill Limited.
Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East
Toxic pollutants released during gas flaring are endangering millions more people than previously feared, a BBC investigation suggests. Flaring - the burning of waste gas during oil drilling - is taking place across the Gulf, including by COP28 hosts the United Arab Emirates.
377,000 anti-COVID vaccines brought for booster dose
The Ministry of Health and Population brought the vaccines since the vaccine is required for the chronic patients and those travelling abroad.
Shock as New Zealand axes world-first smoking ban
New Zealand's new government has announced it will scrap the nation's world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008.
Indian court's 40-year quest to clean Delhi's foul air
Pollution in India's capital Delhi has made global headlines in recent years, but it's not a new problem. For around four decades, the country's top court has actively discussed the issue, sometimes passing orders that have significantly reshaped life in Delhi.
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