Health

A total of 133 cataract cases have been identified in the ongoing free eye camp with surgical services in Taplejung, according to data collected by the end of the second day of screenings. On the second day of the screening and the first day of the surgery camp on Saturday, 653 people registered for eye examinations. On Sunday, an additional 197 individuals registered. Out of the 850 people who registered, 133 patients require cataract surgery, said Rajkumar Gurung, Chairperson of the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, Taplejung. A medical team led by renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Director of Tilganga Eye…

World Diabetes Day is being observed today in Nepal and various countries around the globe with a range of awareness programs. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about diabetes risks, prevention, and treatment. The United Nations initiated the observance of this day in 2007. The UN has been encouraging member states to formulate national policies according to their health systems to prevent and manage diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, in 2014 there were 422 million adults living with diabetes worldwide, compared to just 108 million in 1980. Diabetes has been increasing due to obesity, unhealthy…

Various countries around the world are observing World Pneumonia Day today with the aim of raising awareness about pneumonia, reducing child mortality, and emphasizing pneumonia prevention and the importance of a strong health system. On the occasion of this day, observed at the call of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Nepal has also emphasized preventive health services and the development of a robust health system. With the theme “Save the Children – Strengthen Health Systems, Invest in Prevention and Treatment,” awareness programs are being organized today across various hospitals and health institutions in the country. Pneumonia remains…

The Government of Nepal is administering Vitamin ‘A’ capsules and deworming tablets to children across the country today and tomorrow. This program is conducted twice a year — traditionally on Kartik 2 and 3 and Baisakh 6 and 7 — but this year, it was rescheduled due to the Tihar festival. According to Dr. Vivek Kumar Lal, Director of the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services, around 2.8 million children under five will receive Vitamin ‘A’ capsules, while 3 million children will be given deworming tablets during this campaign. To support the program, 52,000 female community health…

A cholera outbreak in Lokharam Musahari Tole, Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality–5 of Saptari has claimed the lives of three members of the same family. The deceased have been identified as one-year-old Sanjeev Sada, four-year-old Ragini Sada, and 70-year-old Laxman Sada. According to locals, all three died within the span of a week. Local resident Shiv Shankar Sada said that the victims showed symptoms of high fever and continuous diarrhea, and they died due to the lack of timely medical treatment. More residents in the village have now started showing similar symptoms. So far, over 15 people in the settlement have shown…

The government and the agitating nurses have reached an agreement following a discussion held at the Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday. Representatives from both the ministry and the nursing sector agreed on several key points to address the ongoing demands. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, the nurses have agreed to withdraw their protest programs starting Sunday, after the government committed to implementing the agreed-upon measures. Dr. Budhathoki stated, “Private medical colleges and large private hospitals have agreed to fully provide the government’s fifth-level minimum salary of NPR 34,730 starting from the month of Kartik. Likewise,…

News in English:Newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam, has directed ministry employees to maintain financial and administrative transparency. She issued the directive during a discussion with ministry staff immediately after assuming office. Minister Gautam warned that financial irregularities and corruption would not be tolerated at any level within the ministry. She also instructed all branches and departments under the ministry to ensure citizen-friendly service delivery. She emphasized that causing unnecessary delays and hassles for citizens during service delivery is also a form of corruption, warning staff to avoid such practices. Minister Gautam said, “I do…