Health

Nu 69 billion Khorlochhu project progressing with new developments despite challenges

Project records 13.62 percent physical progress, stays on schedule despite geological challenges, supply disruptions and workforce shortages The Khorlochhu Hydropower Project has entered a new stage of implementation with the award of the…

The Annual Incident Report Analysis of the JDWNRH deserves appreciation because a hospital cannot improve if it first…

The Annual Incident Report Analysis of the JDWNRH deserves appreciation because a hospital cannot improve if it first refuses to acknowledge its own shortcomings. The report paints a picture of a hospital under immense strain. Patients…

1 in 4 adults with diabetes may have hearing loss: Tips to protect your ears

1 in 4 adults with diabetes may have hearing loss: Tips to protect your ears

Adults with type two diabetes face increased hearing loss risks. Persistently high blood sugar can damage inner ear blood vessels and cells. Research indicates diabetes patients have double the odds of significant hearing impairment. Early…

The Right Way to Tackle Developing Countries’ Cancer Crisis

By Thompson Ayodele LAGOS—In Nigeria, a cancer diagnosis is often a death sentence. Nearly 130,000 Nigerians receive one each year, and nearly 80,000 die of the disease. An average of 33 women per day in Nigeria are infected with cervical…

Indian tourist drowns while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake

Indian tourist drowns while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake

A 28-year-old Indian tourist from Bihar drowned in Nepal's Phewa Lake. Rohit Kumar, who was visiting Pokhara with friends, died after swimming. A disaster management team launched a search operation for the missing tourist. He was rescued…

Absconding patients, aggression against staff, and patients fighting top incidents list at JDWNRH over last 12 months

Earlier this year, around 2 pm on March 5, a person drove in wildly with his Hyundai i10 car, entered the triage area of the Emergency Department at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), nearly hitting a nurse…

Indonesia studies provincial hospital for Highland Papua

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Indonesia studies provincial hospital for Highland Papua

The Ministry of Health is conducting a feasibility study for the construction of a provincial hospital in Wamena, ...

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Parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' sickening Americans

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Parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' sickening Americans

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that as of July 9, 31 States had reported cases of the gastrointestinal illness, with dozens of hospitalizations but no deaths

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Qui-Si-Sana Beach Safe For Swimming Again As Health Warning Lifted

Qui-Si-Sana beach in Sliema is safe for swimming once again, with health authorities officially lifting the bathing warning issued earlier this month. The Environmental Health Directorate confirmed that repeated seawater tests found the…

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On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom

On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for recognising Pakistan’s rapidly expanding populace and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to “responsible” population planning for an equitable and prosperous future. The premier’s…

On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle Pakistan's alarming demographic boom

On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle Pakistan's alarming demographic boom

Fidji Simo who quit as OpenAI's AGI head shares Mark Zuckerberg’s advice from years ago

Fidji Simo who quit as OpenAI's AGI head shares Mark Zuckerberg’s advice from years ago

Fidji Simo is stepping down from her OpenAI role to manage POTS. She recalled Mark Zuckerberg's advice to play the long game. Simo now wishes she had taken the medical leave offered. She lived with the chronic illness for seven years. Her…