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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …