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HIV Cases Continue to Rise Across Madhesh Province 🚨

Health officials in Madhesh Province have raised concerns over the growing number of HIV/AIDS cases, including infections among children and pregnant women. Authorities say the rise in cases highlights the need for stronger awareness and early treatment programs. 📊 Thousands Receiving Treatment According to health data, thousands of people are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) services across the province. Parsa district has recorded the highest number of HIV cases, followed by Dhanusha and Sarlahi. Districts With Higher HIV Cases: Parsa Dhanusha Sarlahi Siraha Rautahat Health officials say HIV testing has increased significantly over the past few years, helping identify more infections earlier than before. 👶 Concerns Over Children ...

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Jhapa Faces Rising Blood Demand as Health Screening Intensifies

देश, स्वास्थ्य

The demand for blood is steadily increasing in Jhapa as hospitals continue to treat more patients suffering from serious illnesses. Health officials say regular blood donation and strict screening remain essential to maintaining safe transfusion services across the district. Blood transfusion centres operated by the Nepal Red Cross Society have also detected several cases of infectious diseases during routine testing of donated blood in recent years. Every donated unit is screened for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis before being supplied to hospitals. 🩸 Blood Shortages During Monsoon According to officials, blood shortages often become severe during the monsoon season and busy farming periods when donation programmes decline. Hospitals in Jhapa require tho...

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Rising Hantavirus Cases Raise Health Concerns in Argentina

विदेश / एन.आर.एन, स्वास्थ्य

Argentina is facing growing concern over a rise in hantavirus infections as health officials investigate several recent cases linked to international travelers. Experts say changing weather patterns and environmental shifts may be contributing to the spread of the rodent-borne disease. 🌡️ Cases Continue to Increase According to health authorities, hantavirus infections have increased significantly compared to previous years. The disease, mainly spread through contact with infected rodent waste, can cause serious respiratory illness in humans. Medical experts warn that warmer temperatures and changing ecosystems are helping rodents survive in more areas, increasing the risk of transmission. 🐭 How the Virus Spreads Hantavirus is commonly transmitted when people inha...

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Kathmandu Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as AQI Climbs to 191

Environment, देश, लेख, समाचार, सूचना, स्वास्थ्य

Air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has worsened again. The Air Quality Index (AQI) rose from 178 on Monday to 191 this afternoon. According to US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standards, this level is classified as “Unhealthy.” At this stage, everyone may feel health effects. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems face higher risks. Kathmandu Ranks Third Worldwide With an AQI of 191, Kathmandu is now the third most polluted city in the world. New Delhi ranks first with an AQI of 229. Lahore stands second at 203. Kathmandu follows in third place. Dry Weather Worsening Situation Director General of the Department of Environment, Gyan Raj Subedi, said pollution may increase further if rainfall does not occur soon. The ...

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Kathmandu Air Quality Remains Unhealthy for Second Consecutive Day

Environment, देश, समाचार, सामाजिक, स्वास्थ्य

Kathmandu Valley continued to record unhealthy air quality for the second consecutive day, with pollution levels remaining above safe limits, according to real-time monitoring data on Thursday. As of Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu stood at around 116 on the US AQI scale, placing the city in the category of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” The level indicates increased health risks for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions . Particulate Matter Far Above WHO Limits Data from air quality monitoring platforms show that PM2.5 concentration in Kathmandu reached approximately 42 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³). This is more than eight times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended annual average li...