Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is a disease of humans and other primates caused by an ebolavirus. Symptoms start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus, with a fever, sore throat, muscle pain and headaches. Typically, vomiting, diarrhea and rash follow, along with decreased functioning of the liver and…
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The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has proposed a ceiling of Rs 400 as consultation fee for doctors practicing in both private and public hospitals that charge as well as clinics. Under the proposal, a MBBS doctor can charge a maximum of Rs 200 while the doctors with more than seven years of experience…
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The Executive Council of Tribhuvan University (TU) on Wednesday sacked Dr Sashi Sharma, the newly appointed dean at the Institute of Medicine (IoM), following his refusal to resign voluntarily. The decision of the Executive Council comes within 24 hours of an ultimatum by Chairman of the interim government Khlaraj Regmi to revoke Dr Sharma´s appointment…
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KALENDRA SEJUWAL, SURKHET: After she experienced labor pain, Hira KC of Khalanga in Rukum district was immediately rushed to the District Hospital by her family members. Unfortunately, she could not receive medical treatment at the hospital as there were no doctors there. As her condition continued to get worse, her husband Khim Bahadur instantly chartered…
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How do our bodies defend us from viruses? When our bodies come under attack from a viral infection they launch a sophisticated defence known as ‘the immune response’. Our immune system is designed to recognise the cells that make up our bodies and repel any foreign invaders such as viruses. They do this by using…
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