Epidemiology and Disease Control Division was established as a Division of Statistics in 2030 BS and reorganized as Epidemiology and Statistical Division in 2035. According to new organizational structure developed in 2050 BS, this Division is named as Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. With the guidance of Ministry of Health, DoHS and co-ordination of centre.....Read More
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Feb 11
नेपालमा नसर्ने रोगको बढ्दो जोखिमलाई ध्यानमा राखी आउँदो फागुन महिनाभर नसर्ने रोगहरूको रोकथाम, प्रारम्भिक पहिचान, र व्यवस्थापनका लागि देशव्यापी अभियान सञ्चालन हुँदैछ । नजिकैको वा आफूलाई पायक पर्ने स्वास्थ्य संस्थामा गई मधुमेह, रक्तचाप, मिर्गौला सम्बन्धी रोगको जाँच र BMI मापन गरी आफ्नो स्वास्थ्य अवस्था थाहा पाउनुहोस् र स्वास्थ्य प्रतिको आफ्नो जिम्मेवारी पुरा गर्नुहोस् ।
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Nov 6
EARLY WARNING AND REPORTING SYSTEM (EWARS) ANNUAL REPORT 2022 & 2023 analyzes EWARS data from 2022 and 2023, highlighting key trends, seasonal disease patterns, and the performance of the reporting system. In 2022, dengue was the most frequently reported disease nationwide, followed by AGE and SARI. However, provincial variations were observed: SARI was most reported in Koshi, AGE in Madhesh and Lumbini, ILI in Karnali, and scrub typhus in Sudurpaschim. In 2023, dengue remained the most reported disease, with AGE leading in Madhesh, Lumbini, and Karnali, while SARI was the most reported in Sudurpaschim. A comparison of data from both years shows a notable increase in reported cases overall, with significant rises in AGE and SARI, although the proportion of dengue cases slightly decreased.
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Nov 4
Evidence based research findings on the use, need and unmet need is a key metric for planning and improving access to Assistive Products (AP). It is estimated that only 5-15% of people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who need assistive technology (AT) have access to them with few availabilities, affordability and trained personnel. In Nepal, accurate data on the needs of AP is still not yet known. With a growing population of older age, increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in Nepal, the number of people needing AT is certain to rise. Therefore, the study aims to measure access to AT in Nepal.
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