Public health officials in Washington state have confirmed more than 1,100 cases of whooping cough so far this year in what is on track to become the worst epidemic of the disease to hit the state in seven decades.

Gov. Christine Gregoire made state emergency funds available on Thursday to help increase vaccinations against the disease and announced federal approval to redirect some funds to buy 27,000 more doses of vaccine for uninsured adults.

Learn More about Whooping Cough at following website:

http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/factsheet/pertussis.htm?gclid=CLuOi5bV868CFSo0QgodwGRdUw

In the News:

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/article/Whooping-cough-forces-emergency-closure-of-3543712.php

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/whooping-cough-cases-on-rise-in-the-county-635022/

http://www.examiner.com/article/portland-influenced-by-washington-epidemic

On behalf of Nepal Seattle Society (NSS), Executive team would like to take this opportunity to extend sincere thanks to all the volunteers, artists, NSS members and guests who came to support at New Year Bikram Sambat 2069: Nepal Festival Celebration at Egan Hall, 123 N 79th St., Seattle, WA on 14 April 2012.  We thank you for your support and making this event a grand success.

The committee extends countless thanks to individuals and organizations as follows:

MCs:
Ms. Ashlesha Rijal and Mr. Nihal Thapa, who stepped forward to set an example for our young generations to contribute for our community

MC Coordinator:
Mr. Prakash Dhamala who coordinated our MCs before and during the event on the back stage