Drug Information Center DIC NEPAL

25/03/2026

Influenza Vaccine Update 2026–2027 (Northern Hemisphere)
The World Health Organization has recommended the trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine to ensure effective protection against circulating viruses.

The vaccine targets:
• Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09-like virus
• Influenza A (H3N2)-like virus
• Influenza B (Victoria lineage)-like virus

Vaccine composition may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing platform (egg-based vs cell culture/recombinant technologies), but all formulations are designed to provide protection against the most prevalent strains.

Annual influenza vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe illness, complications, and hospitalization, especially among high-risk groups such as children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases.

24/03/2026

Tuberculosis continues to challenge global public health,affecting millions of lives each year. Behind every case is a person, a family, and a community that feels its social and economic impact.
Though TB is an ancient disease, it remains a modern threat -especially in settings where awareness is limited and diagnosis is delayed.Compassion, Awareness, and evidence-based healthcare are powerful tools in reducing stigma and ensuring people seek care early.
On this day, let us strengthen our commitment to science, solidarity, and accessible healthcare for all.
Together, a TB-free future is possible.

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

लामखुट्टेको टोकाईबाट हुने जापानीज ईन्सेफलाइटिस (JE) रोग विरुद्धको विशेष खोप अभियान: नवलपरासी बर्दघाट सुस्ता पूर्व (नवलपुर)

📆अभियान सञ्चालन हुने मितिः फागुन २८ गतेदेखि चैत्र ५ गतेसम्म
लक्षित उमेर समूहः ३५ वर्ष र सो भन्दा माथि उमेरका सबैलाई
तोकिएको मितिमा नजिकको खोप केन्द्रमा गई खोप लगाउनुहोला।

❓खोप अभियान किन ?
नवलपुरमा जापानीज ईन्सेफलाइटिसको रोगदर, अपाङ्गदर र मृत्युदर उच्च रहेकाले जिल्लालाई उच्च प्राथमिकतामा राखी खोप अभियान सञ्चालन गरिएको हो।

🦟जापानीज ईन्सेफलाइटिस (JE) के हो ?
जापानीज ईन्सेफलाइटिस (JE) लामखुट्टेको टोकाइबाट सर्ने, मस्तिष्कमा संक्रमण हुने एक गम्भीर किसिमको रोग हो।
नेपालमा JE संक्रमित बिरामीमध्ये करिब ३०% सम्मको ज्यान जाने र अर्को ३०% कुनै न कुनै रूपमा अपाङ्ग हुने गरेको तथ्याङ्क छ।

खोप निःशुल्क पाइन्छ | खोप सुरक्षित छ | खोपले जीवन रक्षा गर्छ |

Source: Family Welfare Division, MOHP

15/03/2026

An urgent drug recall notice issued by the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), Government of Nepal, published on 2082/10/01 BS. The notice mandates the immediate halt of sale, distribution, and use of following specific batches of paracetamol infusions found to be substandard after testing by the National Medicines Laboratory.

The recalled products are:
Axapara-100ml (Paracetamol Infusion 100ml)
Batch No.: AB50335
Reason: Does not comply with IP 2022 standards for the Sterility Test.
Manufacturer: Axa Parenterals Ltd, India.

Abamol-100ml (Paracetamol Infusion 100ml)
Batch No.: RB544502
Reason: Does not comply with IP 2022 standards for the Sterility Test.
Manufacturer: Abaris Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, India.

The DDA has instructed the relevant manufacturers, importers, and representatives to immediately recall these batches from the market and submit details to the department.

17/02/2026

औषधि फिर्ता (RECALL) गर्ने सम्बन्धि अत्यन्त जरुरी सूचना - २०८२/११/०४
Urgent Public Notice: Medicine Recall – Nepal

The Department of Drug Administration, Government of Nepal, has recalled the following medicine batch:

Medicine: ENCLAVE OD (Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium Tablet IP)
Batch No: TEOD-026
Manufacturer: Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Reason: Failed to meet IP 2022 standards for assay (Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid) and dissolution (Amoxicillin).

Public, healthcare professionals, and suppliers are strongly advised NOT to use, sell, or distribute this specific batch. Please check your stock immediately.

13/02/2026

नेपाल सरकारले 🇳🇵 राष्ट्रिय खोप कार्यक्रममा समावेश गरी नियमित रुपमा दिन थालेको एच.पि.भी. खोप सुरक्षित छ । आफ्नो छोरीको भविष्य सुरक्षित बनाउन — समयमै एच.पि.भी. खोप लगाऔँ। 👉 सुरक्षित खोप, सुरक्षित भविष्य।

10/02/2026

औषधि फिर्ता (RECALL) गर्ने सम्बन्धि अत्यन्त जरुरी सूचना - २०८२/१०/२६

06/02/2026

📣 पाठेघरको मुखको क्यान्सर विरुद्ध एच.पि.भी. खोप कार्यक्रम

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