Dengue: A failure in Public Health Management in Nepal
By: Ruby Maka Shrestha, Research Project Coordinator: Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal || MPH The University of Sheffield Introduction Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease emerging in Nepal […]
Communicable Diseases
Buruli ulcer (a Mycobacterium ulcerans infection)
Introduction Buruli ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing cutaneous infection caused with Mycobacterium ulcerans bacteria, which is categorised as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium. BU is also a […]
Nairobi fly (Paederus beetle) Symptoms and Prevention
Introduction Nairobi fly, Kenya fly or Paederus beetle is commonly found in humid areas and is attracted to fluorescent light. They are called as a […]
Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China- BBC
Currently, the whole world is suffering from the recent pandemic of COVID-19. All the research institutes and pharmaceutical companies are doing their best to conduct […]
Corona virus (COVID-19) and shortage of face mask
Corona virus (COVID-19) and shortage of face mask, do not buy all the masks from the market and pile up at your home and make […]
Coronavirus Know Transmission, Symptoms, Preventive measures
Introduction Emerging and reemerging pathogens are global challenges for public health. Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped RNA viruses that are distributed broadly among humans, other mammals […]
Bats and coronavirus: COVID-19
Introduction Bats are an ancient and diverse group of ecologically important mammals, constituting almost a quarter of all mammalian diversity and inhabiting every continent except […]
Anthrax explained: From a Medical Detective
Every 3 seconds or so, a human being inhales and exhales about a pint of air. Each cycle draws in oxygen to fuel the body […]
Food born diseases
Introduction Access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. The term “food-borne disease” is defined […]
Know Japanese Encephalitis: Symptoms, Prevention
Introduction Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral encephalitis caused by a flavivirus. It is one of the most important endemic encephalitis in the world especially […]