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
Category: Health
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 […]
Ultra-Processed Foods and Bowel Cancer Risk: What New Research Reveals
Growing evidence continues to show that what we eat plays a major role in long-term health. A new study has drawn global attention by highlighting a strong connection between ultra-processed foods and bowel cancer risk
Vitamin D Supplementation: New Research Shows Its Role in Reducing Heart Attack Risk
The growing body of scientific evidence surrounding vitamin D supplementation has sparked renewed global interest in its potential benefits for cardiovascular health. As vitamin D deficiency continues to rise worldwide
Sindh government announces UC-wise fumigation drive to combat rising dengue cases in Karachi.
KARACHI: In response to a sharp rise in dengue infections, the Sindh government has released a Union Council-wise fumigation schedule across Karachi to eliminate mosquitoes […]
Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices in India by up to 33% amid fierce market competition.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has reduced the price of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy by as much as 33% in India, according to a […]