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Red Cross and Coca-Cola Foundation’s joint efforts to support the healthcare sector and vaccination drive

Posted by | Aug 8, 2021 |

Kathmandu- The Nepal Red Cross Society (NERSO) has partnered with the Coca-Cola Foundation to increase the safety of frontline health workers and volunteers assisting patients during the Covid-19 epidemic. The partnership between the two organizations will mobilize NERESO volunteers at government-led vaccination centers and provide transportation facilities for people with physical disabilities to be vaccinated. The handover ceremony was held at the Teaching Hospital of Maharajgunj on Thursday. Representatives of Manita Rajkarnikar and Coca-Cola Nepal visited the teaching hospital. Security materials have been handed over to Ramesh Mahar Nank. As part of the partnership project, personal safety equipment has been distributed to health professionals from Teaching Hospital, Armed Forces of Balambu, Patan Hospital, Janamitri Hospital and Nepal Medical Association. The distribution includes 12,500 surgical masks, 5,000 pairs of gloves, and 960 bottles of sanitizer. In addition, the joint initiative has been implemented in 10 districts across Nepal where more than 31,000 beneficiaries have already reached the vaccination centers run by the Government of Nepal. The campaign has been carried out mainly in Dhading district of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan and Bagmati states as well as East Nawalparasi districts of Kaski, Tanahu, Gorkha, Lamjung and Gandaki states. Nepal Red Cross blood transfusion service technicians, health workers, and ambulances have also been part of the beneficiaries. The partnership between the Nepal Red Cross and The Coca-Cola Foundation is an attempt to...

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SAARC CCI delegation meets PM Deuba

Posted by | Aug 5, 2021 | , ,

Kathmandu- SAARC chamber of commerce and Industries(SAARC CCI) and Federation of Nepalese chamber of commerce industries’ central representatives have met to Prime minister Sher bahadur Deuba. A team led by  SAARC CCI’s  Vice president ChandiRaj Dhakal had successful meet Prime minister Deuba in PM’s residence, Baluwatar on Thursday. Regarding the meeting vice president Dhakal briefed Deuba about the SAARC CCI’s activities against the corona virus. He said that some of the established and planned programs of the SAARC CCI, which was formed as per the SAARC chapter, could not take place as the SAARC ministerial meeting could not be held for a long time. He urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to take it forward with importance in the forthcoming ministerial meeting as Nepal is currently the chair of SAARC. Vice President Dhakal said that the activities of the private sector should not be viewed from a political point of view. ‘SAARC is the region with 40 percent young people under the age of 40 in the world. We must seize this opportunity and make good use of it. ‘He said,’ The country’s economic sector must be made dynamic. From which the social sector can be transformed. ‘ He said that Nepal should take up the issue of its legitimacy as the SAARC CCI has agreed to assist in exhibiting the country’s identifiable products produced by small and medium...

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Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity

Posted by | Aug 4, 2021 | , ,

Dipak Dhakal, Aims College,  Butwal The famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. But the problem is, how can he keep that artistry alive? ” This means that we all have some creativity. We can do our work efficiently in our own way. But the current educational, institutional structure and social environment have not been able to keep it alive. Now the order of machine learning is increasing. The creative potential in man has entered the machine. Due to which the process of formulating artificial intelligence has started. As a result, there is growing concern that humans may fall into the trap of machines. With the passage of time, development and change, mixed concepts have started to come in the context of artificial intelligence, i.e. mechanical intelligence. Overall, the world seems to be divided into two parts. A large group of people are working to control artificial civilization by advancing the idea that it can end human civilization. On the other hand, in the age of modernity, strong voices are being raised saying that every function of artificial intelligence needs to be performed effectively and human creativity needs to be enhanced. Of course, the inventor is considered greater than the inventor. With the Industrial Revolution came the widespread use of machines and equipment to increase efficiency and effectiveness. It was growing less rapidly. With the...

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The Indian SSB showed humanity by taking the sick woman to the hospital

Posted by | Aug 3, 2021 |

Kathmandu-  While the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and anti-India slogans are being chanted in Nepal on the one hand, the SSB has shown a glimmer of support by supporting Nepali citizens. SSB has helped a sick Nepali woman from Darchula to the hospital. The SSB jawans brought the sick woman to Nepal through Dharchula Sitapul in India. For this, the SSB had allowed four other Nepali citizens to go to Nepal along with the sick woman. Construction work is underway at Nepal APF’s Chhangaru post. On Sunday, the workers were working under the supervision of Sahadev Bohara, manager in-charge of Garlic Construction Services Company (Nepal). At the same time, Sangita Thekre, 20, wife of Ramesh Thekre, a resident of Ward No. 1 of Darchula Naugad Govt. After that, it was necessary to take Sangita to the hospital. But due to the bad road to Nepal, it was not possible to take Sangeet to the hospital. The workers had no choice but to take the sick to the hospital via Dharchula Sitapul in India for treatment. But he did not have any permission for it. As soon as the SSB B Coordinating Commander of Emergency Health was informed about this, five people including Birami Sangita were allowed. Assessing the situation, they were brought to Nepal through Dharchula Sitapul in India. As the condition of the sick woman was critical,...

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UNFPA delivers 800 units of oxygen cylinders to the Government of Nepal

Posted by | Aug 3, 2021 | ,

Kathmandu- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has provided additional life-saving supplies to Nepal in continuation of the humanitarian assistance it has been providing in response to the Covid-19 epidemic. UNFPA Deputy Representative Dr. Hashina Begum  handed over the oxygen cylinders worth Rs 11.9 million (equivalent to USD 100,000) to the Director of Management Division under the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Dr. Bhim Singh Tinkari on Monday. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr Tinkery said, “We need oxygen to deal with the current emergency and to prepare for a possible third wave. This support from the Chinese government and UNFPA will help increase access to health facilities that have access to oxygen.” The epidemic has had a significant impact on women and at-risk individuals, who face major disruptions to accessing sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, as well as an increased risk of gender-based violence. “While providing significant assistance to COVID-19 patients, we must ensure the continuity of sexual and reproductive health services, including the protection of health workers, addressing sexual violence and harmful practices, and the supply of contraceptive and reproductive health products to reduce the impact of this unforeseen epidemic on women and adolescents.” Lubna said the rest. UNFPA is working with federal, provincial and local governments and partners to ensure that the special and specific needs of women and adolescents of reproductive...

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