Bhadrapur – The number of patients seeking Ayurvedic treatment in Jhapa has increased recently, mainly due to its affordability and effectiveness in curing illnesses. The District Ayurveda Health Center in Bhadrapur now sees over 70 patients on average every day. According to Dr. Vijay Shrestha, the center’s chief Ayurvedic officer, the facility offers therapeutic, promotional, and educational services. Most of the patients seek treatment for conditions such as piles, back pain, gastritis, asthma, joint issues, and nerve-related problems. Due to the simplicity and effectiveness of Ayurvedic methods, trust in this form of treatment has grown among locals. In the first…
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Bhaktapur – Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, has emphasized the need to introduce yoga education across all schools in Nepal. Inaugurating a training program titled “School Yoga Education” and “Central Yoga Motivators for School Teachers” held at Adarsha Secondary School in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Minister Pandey stated that yoga is an effective method for maintaining health and should be included at the school level. He further remarked that the school yoga program, which began in Bhaktapur, should be expanded to all 77 districts, aiming to engage teachers, students, and the youth in yoga practice. “Nepal’s youth must…
Kathmandu — An agreement to allow Maldivian medical students to study in Nepal has reached its final stages. During a meeting between Nepal’s Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel and Maldives’ State Minister for Health Ahmed Gasim at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, positive discussions were held regarding the draft agreement. Minister Paudel stated that the draft is in its concluding phase and preparations are underway to finalize the agreement soon. Nepal is ready to welcome Maldivian students for MD, MS, and MBBS programs, with consultations ongoing to allocate a separate quota for Maldivian students to ensure opportunities…
Chitwan — The BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has launched a dedicated mobile hotline service aimed at providing support to cancer patients during their treatment journey. According to Dr. Gurusharan Sah, Head of the Medical Oncology Department, the service is designed to assist patients undergoing step-by-step treatment, particularly those who may face complications after returning home between sessions of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is also meant to support newly diagnosed patients and those experiencing a recurrence of cancer while they are away from the hospital. Patients or their relatives can now call 9855081501 at any time to…
Kathmandu, 5 March — A large-scale dental and eye camp was conducted in Konkai, Jhapa, through the technical collaboration of Kantipur Dental College and Teaching Hospital, located in Basundhara, Kathmandu. The event was jointly organized by BM TVBP Foundation and Dilli Gautam Smriti Pratisthan. Over two days, Thursday and Friday, more than 2,000 students from Konkai Secondary School underwent eye and dental check-ups. In addition, 75 teachers were also examined, according to Dr. Buddhi Man Shrestha, Chairman of Kantipur Dental College. The camp, organized in cooperation with Konkai Secondary School management, received technical assistance from KDC Eye Center, Mechi Netralaya,…
Kathmandu — Under the leadership of Dr. Buddhi Man Shrestha, Chairperson of Kantipur Dental College and Hospital, Basundhara, the BM Foundation successfully organized a week-long eye camp in Kaligandaki, Syangja. Held from October 21 to 27, the camp provided free eye check-ups to over 2,000 individuals. Those diagnosed with eye conditions received initial treatment and prescription glasses. Patients requiring further treatment or surgery were referred to the Himalaya Eye Hospital, with the foundation committing to organize a separate surgical camp for those unable to afford treatment. The initiative was a collaborative effort involving KDC General Hospital Basundhara, Kaligandaki Rural Municipality,…
Kathmandu — The 26th annual conference of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society, the umbrella organization of eye specialists in the country, concluded on Saturday in the capital. Held at Hotel Yak & Yeti, the event brought together hundreds of ophthalmologists and professionals from across the nation. More than 70 experts from both Nepal and abroad presented research papers, sparking extensive discussions on developments in eye care and treatment. In addition to academic sessions, the conference also served as the platform for electing new leadership within the society. Dr. Purushottam Joshi, the outgoing General Secretary, was elected as the new President of…
Kathmandu — These days, it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t experienced gastric problems. In fact, many even refer to gastritis as Nepal’s “national disease,” given how common it has become. Poor dietary habits and modern lifestyle choices have led to a significant rise in gastric-related illnesses. Typically, gastritis is considered a non-communicable disease. However, under certain conditions, it can spread from one person to another — which might come as a surprise to many. When people live in close proximity, such as within the same household, there is a chance of transmission. This happens mainly due to a bacterium…
A pandemic is a disease or infection that spreads rapidly over a large geographic area or globally, affecting a vast number of people. It usually involves new infectious agents to which the population has little to no immunity, resulting in widespread illness and health emergencies. Pandemics often require coordinated international responses to manage their transmission and impacts. A pandemic is declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) when an infectious disease spreads across multiple countries and becomes difficult to control. History has witnessed several devastating pandemics: Pandemics can deeply impact populations, leading to long-term and multifaceted consequences. They cause a…
Kathmandu – In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has now become an easily accessible technology in Nepal. It offers a highly effective solution for couples facing infertility. IVF is particularly useful in cases where: How Does IVF Work? The IVF process typically begins on the 2nd or 3rd day of the woman’s menstrual cycle. The woman is given daily hormone injections to stimulate the development of eggs in her ovaries. After around 12 to 13 days, when the eggs are mature, they are retrieved from her body. At the same time, sperm is collected from the male partner. The sperm and eggs…