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Dengue claims first life in Lahore this year as cases surge across punjab.
A 14-year-old girl succumbed to dengue fever in Lahore, marking the city’s first reported death from the disease in 2024. The patient was admitted to […]
Polio cases rise to 59 in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing challenges.
Despite persistent vaccination efforts, Pakistan has confirmed three new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1), raising the total for 2024 to 59. Recent Cases […]
Climate Change and Food Security: Addressing Pakistan’s Urgent Challenges
A stark warning was issued during a recent symposium on Climate Change, Agriculture, Human Nutrition, and Development in Pakistan, highlighting the looming threat of food […]
Surge in throat and chest ailments in Karachi amid dry weather.
Health concerns are mounting in Karachi as the ongoing dry weather triggers a spike in throat and chest ailments, including dry cough, fever, and throat […]
Punjab launches health week to promote public well-being.
In an initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government launched Health Week on Wednesday, setting up health screening camps across the province. […]
Cheese and diet tied to lower risk of sleep apnoea, study reveals.
Regular consumption of cheese may significantly reduce the risk of sleep apnoea, a condition marked by throat closure during sleep that causes severe snoring, according […]
Punjab healthcare department orders activation of inoperative ventilators.
The Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education in Punjab has issued a directive requiring all medical superintendents (MSs) to activate non-operational ventilators in their […]
Scientists warn of the dangers of doom-scrolling and social media arguments on mental health.
Scientists are warning that doom-scrolling—constantly consuming negative content online—and engaging in social media arguments may trap individuals in a harmful cycle that worsens their mental […]