HEALTH
Tobacco control to help save over 1.2m lives in Pakistan, new study
A new research study titled ‘Integrating Harm Reduction Into Tobacco Control’ revealed that adopting tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies can...
Naegleria in Karachi claims another life, tally rises to nine
The Naegleria fowleri, brain-eating amoeba, has claimed the life of another patient in Karachi, according to Sindh Health Department report....
PM Kakar reiterates resolve to make polio free Pakistan
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Tuesday reiterated the government's resolve to eradicate the poliovirus to ensure a "polio-free" Pakistan. Addressing...
Gazans face threat of cholera and other infectious diseases, says Oxfam
Food, water, power all nearing exhaustion; Oxfam partners begin small distribution but scale of need and logistical chaos pose massive...
Pakistan’s 4th Polio case reported from Karachi
Pakistan’s fourth polio case of the year 2023 has been confirmed in Karachi, citing sources at the health ministry. The...
BREAKTHROUGH: First-ever successful dengue fever pill may save millions of lives
Johnson & Johnson has reported promising results from a small human challenge trial of their pill for dengue fever. Dengue...
Merck says multiple sclerosis drug has blockbuster potential
The CEO of Germany’s Merck KGaA said the company’s experimental multiple sclerosis drug can be a “blockbuster”, an industry term...
Five suspected monkeypox cases reported in Pakistan
Five suspected monkeypox cases have been reported in Pakistan on Wednesday. Five passengers who arrived in Karachi from Muscat were...
Hormonal Imbalance, a Growing Concern in Pakistan
Hormonal imbalance is a growing concern in Pakistan, affecting countless individuals across the nation. It is a condition where the...
Study reveals women get lung cancer at high rates than men
A recent study left scientists baffled as they endeavour to answer why more young and middle-aged women are contracting lung...
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