Articles by Pravin Bhatta
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What is BF.7, the sub-variant that has the world by its grip?
China’s recent admission that it has witnessed the deaths of almost 60,000 people in the five week...
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Threat of a new Covid-19 wave looms large amid vaccine shortage in Nepal
The Health Ministry says it will announce a new vaccination campaign after receiving a fresh batch o...
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Dengue test fee disparity has patients wondering if they’re being cheated
Nepal is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak since it was first detected in 2004. A major outbrea...
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As dengue rages on, confusion galore about what it is and what its symptoms are. Here’s what you need to know
A week ago, Samir Rijal, a resident of Lokanthali in Bhaktapur, started feeling feverish, nauseous a...
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Claims about built structures over Tukucha in Narayanhiti are false
Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s attempts at locating the rivulet Ichchhumati, better known as Tu...
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Claim about papaya leaf curing dengue is misleading
Dengue is getting out of control. Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed 11,065 cases acros...
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If you haven’t, go get a booster shot against Covid-19. Here’s why and how to get it
As Covid-19 cases rise again, experts say booster shots provide greater immunity. South Asia Check e...
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BA.5: How dangerous is the new Covid-19 sub-variant?
After remaining low-profile for several months, Covid-19 has begun to spread aggressively in recent ...
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Three-month-old photo showing Balen Shah and President Bhandari shared with misleading claims
A photo of Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s newly elected mayor, Balendra Shah (Balen), with Presiden...
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