In 2024, Pakistan witnessed a concerning rise in polio cases, marking the highest numbers reported in recent years. A total of 67 children across 33 districts were affected by this crippling disease.
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How Using the Internet on Smartphones Can Boost Brain Health and Combat Loneliness
In today’s digital age, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. While it’s often criticized for its overuse, recent studies reveal that using the Internet, especially on smartphones
Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Revolutionary Health Projects Transforming Punjab
Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a remarkable example in healthcare by spearheading groundbreaking initiatives that are transforming Punjab’s medical infrastructure. From state-of-the-art cancer
Kosovo confirms first case of mpox in traveler from Africa.
Kosovo’s health authorities announced the country’s first confirmed case of mpox, detected in a 30-year-old man who recently returned from a West African country. The […]
CDC detects mutations in first severe U.S. bird flu case.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that its analysis of samples from the first severe bird flu case reported in the […]
Pakistan faces polio resurgence, reports fourth case in Jacobabad.
Pakistan has reported its fourth polio case this year in Jacobabad, amid an alarming resurgence of the virus in the country. The polio program confirmed […]
Rwanda declares end to marburg virus outbreak.
Rwanda has officially declared the end of its Marburg virus outbreak, following the recovery of the last patient 42 days ago. The announcement was made […]
Polio found in UK sewage samples, but risk remains low.
Recent sewage tests in parts of the UK, including Leeds, London, and West Sussex, have revealed traces of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2). While this […]
Experts warn of mental health risks linked to owning multiple phones.
Owning two smartphones—one for work and one for personal use—has become increasingly common, but experts are raising concerns about the mental health implications of this […]