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href="/health/2024/11/23/provinces-to-lead-hpv-vaccination-drive"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/Untitled4-1732325611.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/23/provinces-to-lead-hpv-vaccination-drive"><h3>Provinces to lead HPV vaccination drive</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="nbLf31QCeL" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#nbLf31QCeL").show();</script><p>Over 1.68 million girls between 10 and 14 years will be immunised during the campaign starting February 5.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/22/distress-over-north-korea-loudspeakers-compromising-south-korean-border-residents-health"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/restmbidxmake547ha5ysic1rg5t6wkebv0iyudyj75upvst0sms4ipdmo-1732259718.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/22/distress-over-north-korea-loudspeakers-compromising-south-korean-border-residents-health"><h3>Distress over North Korea loudspeakers compromising South Korean border residents’ health</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="VEZKbtIJWX" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/the-straits-times">The Straits Times </a></span><script>$("#VEZKbtIJWX").show();</script><p>The broadcasts consist of peculiar sounds like sirens and metal clanging, stop and start repeatedly at all hours, and has a range of noise levels, according to local reports.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/22/nepal-s-30-districts-at-high-risk-of-cholera-outbreak"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/thumb322-1732239008.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/22/nepal-s-30-districts-at-high-risk-of-cholera-outbreak"><h3>Nepal’s 30 districts at high risk of cholera outbreak</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="K7Npa0Cgrr" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#K7Npa0Cgrr").show();</script><p>Epidemiology and Disease Control Division working on a cholera elimination plan. Mass vaccination under consideration.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/21/antimicrobial-resistance-widespread-among-intensive-care-patients-in-nepal"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/thumb4-1732150938.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/21/antimicrobial-resistance-widespread-among-intensive-care-patients-in-nepal"><h3>Antimicrobial resistance widespread among intensive care patients in Nepal</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="YUVIJKzBkF" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#YUVIJKzBkF").show();</script><p>Misuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture is fuelling a ‘silent pandemic,’ experts warn.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/20/safe-motherhood-programme-faces-funding-crisis"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/thumb55-1732066429.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/20/safe-motherhood-programme-faces-funding-crisis"><h3>Safe motherhood programme faces funding crisis</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="FFOguExOH4" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-poudel">Arjun Poudel </a></span><script>$("#FFOguExOH4").show();</script><p>Rs400 million is immediately required to sustain the programme.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/19/fmtc-rolls-out-fortified-rice-in-kathmandu"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/thumb38-1731980458.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/19/fmtc-rolls-out-fortified-rice-in-kathmandu"><h3>FMTC rolls out fortified rice in Kathmandu</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="vc4xUWxo3P" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-poudel">Arjun Poudel </a></span><script>$("#vc4xUWxo3P").show();</script><p>The state-run company blends iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, and folic acid into rice.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/16/no-additional-mutated-poliovirus-in-valley-sewage-national-lab-says"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/thumb68-1731721450.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/16/no-additional-mutated-poliovirus-in-valley-sewage-national-lab-says"><h3>No additional mutated poliovirus in Valley sewage, national lab says</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="bHcqZiAmAF" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#bHcqZiAmAF").show();</script><p>The confirmation follows detection of type-3 poliovirus in sewage in May.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/15/thais-urged-to-change-habits-as-diabetes-cases-cross-6-5-million"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/alexandergreyoKay0q7Pa30unsplash7h6qse6k5z3br24561be0h0prps5nqmpgsfqjdg1kqo-1731653513.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/15/thais-urged-to-change-habits-as-diabetes-cases-cross-6-5-million"><h3>Thais urged to change habits as diabetes cases cross 6.5 million</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="I1Ln7zukwo" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/the-nation">The Nation </a></span><script>$("#I1Ln7zukwo").show();</script><p>Health minister Somsak Thepsutin says experts estimate that as many as 40% of those with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/14/many-long-covid-patients-adjust-to-slim-recovery-odds-as-world-moves-on"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/PMBHNFRXP5ODLDTB6VJR6I4QJ4-1731579074.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/14/many-long-covid-patients-adjust-to-slim-recovery-odds-as-world-moves-on"><h3>Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="ETdxXOiFBE" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/reuters">Reuters </a></span><script>$("#ETdxXOiFBE").show();</script><p>Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/14/diabetes-emerging-as-major-health-problem-in-nepal"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/diabetes-1731546565.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/14/diabetes-emerging-as-major-health-problem-in-nepal"><h3>Diabetes emerging as major health problem in Nepal</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="r9RMMDm89w" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-poudel">Arjun Poudel </a></span><script>$("#r9RMMDm89w").show();</script><p>A 2020 study shows that 8.5 percent, or 2 million, Nepalis are suffering from diabetic problems.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/13/japan-proposes-new-restrictions-on-over-the-counter-drugs-to-prevent-possible-abuse"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/kousei7h5sroiig7jw7mqugqbbzxw6nqkiocrs50uav908f9c-1731474588.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/13/japan-proposes-new-restrictions-on-over-the-counter-drugs-to-prevent-possible-abuse"><h3>Japan proposes new restrictions on over-the-counter drugs to prevent possible abuse</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="y7fD2TMwI3" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/the-japan-news">The Japan News </a></span><script>$("#y7fD2TMwI3").show();</script><p>Of the over-the-counter drugs, which are medications that can be purchased without a prescription, about 1,500 products that contain six types of substances that could be abused would be subject to the new rules.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/12/free-heart-camp-in-dhamaura-held-in-honour-of-late-tej-narayan-singh"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/dranil-1731422151.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/12/free-heart-camp-in-dhamaura-held-in-honour-of-late-tej-narayan-singh"><h3>Free Heart Camp in Dhamaura held in honour of late Tej Narayan Singh</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="D6SYoTdSpV" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#D6SYoTdSpV").show();</script><p>The camp and tributes provided a meaningful platform to honour Singh’s enduring legacy in education, healthcare, and community development in Mahottari.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/health/2024/11/12/asean-canada-work-together-for-health-security"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/NLXpixasean26187h5bor4bqc3gynen9kayjn6s1w0wzotv0qwwqwvkh8g-1731403398.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/health/2024/11/12/asean-canada-work-together-for-health-security"><h3>ASEAN, Canada work together for health security</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="sTBvx1iIYZ" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/jakarta-post">The Jakarta Post </a></span><script>$("#sTBvx1iIYZ").show();</script><p>Through data analytics, visualization and communication, ASEAN member states are leveraging cutting-edge technology to increase their preparedness and ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to epidemics and pandemics.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a 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