In a bid to safeguard public health, the Department of Drug Administration has issued a stern directive to pharmacies, urging them to cease the sale of unregistered food supplements, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics containing pharmaceutical ingredients. The move comes amid concerns that such unapproved products may pose more risks …

Nepal has taken a significant stride towards promoting public health and saving lives by restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply. More than 278 000 deaths each year globally can be attributed to intake of industrially produced trans fat. Trans fat clogs arteries, increasing the risk …

  Words by Dr Niran Maharjan    Plastic surgery revolutionizes cancer treatment: From tumor-free resection to complex wound closure, it’s reshaping patient outcomes. The fear factor associated with the term “cancer” still has not decreased in the mindset of the general population as we can easily visualize the discomfort that …

  Words by Sadhana Dahal  The pharmacist assumes the role of a health professional directly responsible for providing medication-related care with the goal of achieving specific outcomes to enhance a patient’s quality of life.  Rather than blaming anyone for the patient safety issues, finding out the root cause for issue …

In the heart of Kathmandu, a sacred site has been grappling with a sorry state of neglect and destruction. The Tripureshwor Mahadev Temple, a symbol of cultural and historical significance, stands wounded by the aftermath of the 2015 earthquakes and the ongoing challenges posed by squatters resorting to burning its …

  Words by Kunga Dolma Shrestha In the race for speed, lives are often left behind. Let’s slow down and prioritize safety on Nepal’s roads. A total of 2320 people lost their lives in road traffic accidents between April 2021 to April 2022, where more than 28000 people were injured, …

https://nepalmedicalshow.com/ Nepal is gearing up for its most significant healthcare event of the year – the 7th Nepal Medical Show, scheduled to take place at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Ground, Kathmandu, from February 29 to March 02, 2024. As the country’s largest medical instrument exhibition and conference, this event promises to …

Yet again there has been a clash between global pharmaceutical giant Roche and Indian drug maker Zydus Lifesciences. Roche has filed a complaint against Zydus regarding alleged critical gaps in the clinical trials of its biologic drug Perjeta, a widely-used breast cancer treatment. This isn’t the first time these two …

कठै, मान्छे बेच्छ मेरो देश ! आधुनिक नेपालको दुई सयबर्षे इतिहासमा राजनीतिक, आर्थिक र सामाजिक रुपमा ठुला परिवर्तनहरू भए । तर, यसबिच राज्यको एउटा नीति र नागरिकको एउटा प्रवृत्तिले भने सधैँ निरन्तरता पाइरह्यो । त्यो हो, राज्यको मान्छे बेच्ने नीति र नागरिकको लाहुरे बन्न रमाउने प्रवृत्ति । यो आलेख यिनै …

Words By: Pragya Pokharel (As per the interview with Dr Nira Singh Shreshta)    In today’s world, women’s health is often overlooked and addressing the same has become increasingly imperative. From anemia to high blood pressure, the changes women go through during pregnancy can have an important impact on her …