The Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has declared 26 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption, citing microbiological and chemical contamination detected […]
Category: Health
Jamaica declares leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa devastation
Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis — suspected of causing six deaths — in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which battered […]
First human case of H5N5 avian influenza confirmed in U.S.; Washington patient dies
A Washington State resident has died after contracting H5N5 avian influenza, marking the first confirmed human infection of this variant worldwide, the state’s health department […]
Pfizer, Tris Pharma reach $41.5 million settlement with texas over medicaid fraud allegations
Pfizer and its supplier Tris Pharma have agreed to pay $41.5 million to the state of Texas, settling a lawsuit that accused them of defrauding […]
Measles and Rubella Vaccination: Pakistan’s Urgent Call for Child Health
The measles and rubella vaccination campaign in Pakistan has once again highlighted the importance of protecting children from preventable diseases. Speaking at a national awareness event
Dengue cases surge in Sindh as winter begins; three deaths reported
KARACHI: With the onset of winter, dengue cases across Sindh have risen sharply, with over 100 new patients reported in the past 24 hours, according […]
Winter Brings Decline in Dengue Cases in Rawalpindi
The winter season has finally brought relief as dengue cases in Rawalpindi show a noticeable decline. Health officials report that the drop in temperature is directly limiting the breeding and activity of dengue mosquitoes
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming an estimated 1.23 million lives last year
Global deaths from TB fell by three percent compared with 2023, while overall cases dropped by nearly two percent, according to the WHO’s annual report. […]
Saudi Arabia Enforces Strict New Medical Criteria for Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia has introduced stringent new health requirements for Hajj 2026, enforcing a complete ban on pilgrims with serious medical conditions, the Ministry of Religious […]