Cameroon has initiated the world’s first routine vaccine program against malaria, a major step projected to save numerous children’s lives across Africa. Approximately 600,000 people succumb to malaria in Africa each year, with children under five constituting 80% of these fatalities. Cameroon is providing the RTS,S vaccine free …

  Words by  Spandana Paudel Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal phases of pregnancy.   Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is usually understood as a healthcare profession that deals with the treatment related to bones, nerves, and muscle injuries. Physiotherapy also plays a crucial …

  Words by Rajesh Phaiju  In the world of fitness, two powerful tools have emerged as catalysts for women’s health and well-being: the traditional gym and the infectious rhythms of Zumba. Introduction   In the world of fitness, two powerful tools have emerged as catalysts for women’s health and well-being: …

    Nepal is set to embark on a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting approximately 5.7 million children aged nine months to 15 years. The vaccination drive is scheduled to commence on February 25 and will cover 75 districts across the country following the successful completion of the campaign in …

A recent integrated biological and behavioral surveillance conducted by the Nepal Health Research Council reveals a distressing increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), notably syphilis, among female sex workers in Pokhara. The study, involving 364 participants, highlights a substantial spike in syphilis cases, escalating from 0.6% in 2011 to a …

In a groundbreaking development, a Chinese company, Refreshgene Therapeutics, has demonstrated promising results in an experimental gene therapy aimed at restoring hearing in children with congenital deafness. Published in The Lancet, the clinical trial reported significant success, with five out of six children experiencing hearing recovery and enhanced speech recognition …

    In the wake of the announcement about King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and swift initiation of treatment, concerns are rising about the disparate reality faced by its citizens. Shocking figures reveal that cancer waiting times in the Midlands cities are significantly below the expected NHS targets, leaving patients grappling …

In Nepal, acupuncture has seen a surge in practitioners, offering a sensory experience that goes beyond traditional needling, with diverse approaches like moxibustion, acupressure, and electromagnetic impulses.   As we explore acupuncture’s impact on the body, it’s not just about relieving chronic pain but uncovering its potential in treating diverse …

MIT researchers have employed deep learning to identify a class of compounds effective against drug-resistant bacteria, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), responsible for over 10,000 deaths annually in the United States. The study published in Nature demonstrated the compounds’ potency in lab dishes and mouse models, emphasizing their low toxicity …

In a bid to ensure the quality and legality of pharmaceutical services, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued a decisive directive to pharmacies operating within its jurisdiction. Currently, there are approximately 2,600 pharmacies functioning within the metropolis.   The KMC’s Health Department released a statement highlighting the mandate for …