Words by Dr Ravi Mahat Pneumococcal vaccinations have been shown to be both safe and efficacious. The general decline in S. pneumoniae transmission within communities is aided by the indirect benefits of vaccination, such as herd immunity. A 58 year-old retired schoolteacher, hailing from Bhaktapur had a …
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Vaccine Production in Nepal
Dr. Suderson Prasad Gautam Retired, Chief Veterinary Officer Ex. Chief of the Laboratory Central Biological Production Laboratory, Tripureshwor Throughout the current issue of MedicosNext we have presented you with various articles on vaccines. Coming this far you might have read a lot about the vaccination program in Nepal. When …
Read More »Nepal’s Remarkable Journey in Immunization Triumphs
Words by Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kant Adhikari Vaccines and immunization have emerged as one of the main and powerful tools to protect human health from infectious diseases. Human existence is threatened by various infectious diseases. With the understanding of the role of pathogens as the cause of majority of …
Read More »Ayurveda, a timeless wisdom
Words by Pragya Pokharel Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, not only heals the body but embraces a philosophy that harmonizes with the essence of balanced living. Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history of Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that has …
Read More »Understanding the Diseases Protected by Childhood Vaccinations in Nepal
Words by Dr. Ram Krishna Chandyo Vaccination is not just an individual obligation but also a social obligation since even a single unvaccinated child may be a risk factor for the spread of disease in the community. Parents, particularly those new to the journey of parenthood, often encounter …
Read More »mRNA Vaccines: A New Dawn in Medical Science
Words by Dr. Bodhraj Acharya mRNA, the molecular messenger at the heart of cellular biology, has transcended its role in protein synthesis to become the revolutionary backbone of COVID-19 vaccines, offering a groundbreaking approach to immune system education. In the intricate world of cellular biology, mRNA, or messenger RNA, stands …
Read More »Nepal’s Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Campaign
Words by Sanjaya Mani Dixit Nepal’s nationwide Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine campaign achieved an exceptional national coverage of 99.7%, marking a significant step forward in controlling typhoid in the country. In Nepal, typhoid cases predominantly affect children under the age of 15, and our country has been grappling with …
Read More »Dynamics of Vaccine Accessibility and Hesitancy in Immunization Initiatives
Words by Dr Jyotshna Sapkota The COVID-19 vaccine became the world’s fastest vaccine in record time. This incredible medical achievement represents a transition from the identification of a novel pathogen to discovering an immune response and ultimately development of vaccine with approval within an extraordinary timeframe of a …
Read More »Blueprint for Safe Disposal of Expired Medicines
Words by Dr. Binaya Shrestha and Sanjaya Mani Dixit The expansion of the pharmaceutical industry and improved availability of medications collectively contribute to an increase in drug utilization and the accumulation of pharmaceuticals in households globally. With the increased availability of the medicines, we also notice the problem of increased …
Read More »Nepal’s Health Insurance Introduces 10% Co-payment System
The Health Insurance Board has rolled out a new co-payment system, necessitating insured individuals to bear 10 percent of their treatment expenses. Dr. Damodar Basaula, the Executive Director of the Health Insurance Board, emphasized that this initiative, effective January 15, is designed to counter the trend of insured patients insisting …
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