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EU weighs classifying ethanol in hand sanitisers as a dangerous substance amid cancer risk review.
The European Union is considering classifying ethanol, a key ingredient in hand sanitisers and other biocidal products, as a dangerous substance due to potential links […]
New Wild Poliovirus Case in Torghar Raises Pakistan’s 2025 Polio Count to 30
A new wild poliovirus case in Torghar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National […]
India rejects drugmakers’ plea to delay safety upgrades after deadly cough syrup scandal.
India has refused requests from pharmaceutical companies to extend a year-end deadline to upgrade their manufacturing plants to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards, following the […]
Saudi Arabia launches second phase of Saudization in key health professions.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has announced the implementation of the second phase of […]
Dubai health unveils AI-powered virtual ICU at GITEX 2025.
Dubai Health has launched a pilot project for a Virtual Intensive Care Unit (ICU)—an AI-driven system designed to revolutionize patient monitoring and intensive care management. […]
Health experts warn of alarming rise in breast cancer cases across Pakistan.
Health experts have sounded the alarm over a sharp increase in breast cancer cases in Pakistan, revealing that more than 2.3 million women in the […]
Thousands of children missed vaccination as anti-polio drive falls short in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s latest anti-polio drive reportedly failed to meet its vaccination targets, leaving hundreds of thousands of children unvaccinated, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing official […]
Indian firm accused of producing pharma-grade chemical without licence.
Indian authorities have accused Balaji Amines Ltd, a major chemicals manufacturer, of producing pharmaceutical-grade propylene glycol (PG) without a valid drug manufacturing licence, after several […]