Striking a Balance: Navigating Mental Health in the Digital Era
Experts recommend a “digital detox” at least once a week – unplug from devices for a few hours or a…
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WHO & Pakistan Urge Immediate Investment to Eliminate Tuberculosis
WHO Reaffirms Support to Pakistan in Ending Tuberculosis Epidemic WHO & Pakistan Urge Immediate Investment to Eliminate Tuberculosis. On the…
What is China’s HMPV virus? Symptoms and precautions
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes flu-like symptoms similar to the common cold. What is China’s HMPV…
Pakistan listed as one of 5 high-burden TB countries: WHO
WHO’s focus on TB vaccine research reflects a critical need, with only 20% of the 2022 target of $5 billion…
Egypt declares Malaria-free after nearly 100-year
WHO commended the Egyptian government and people for their continued efforts, saying the country’s journey to eliminate malaria began in…
Pakistan ramps up efforts to combat surge in mosquito-borne diseases
In Karachi, the identification of Zika virus cases has raised additional concerns. Pakistan ramps up efforts to combat surge in…
Lahore becomes world’s most polluted city admits poor air quality
The government’s efforts are guided by policies such as the Punjab Clean Air Action Plan and the Smog Ban and…
WHO sees rise in ‘problematic’ social media use for teens
Young people “should rule social media, and not have social media ruling them,” Azzopardi-Muscat said. WHO sees rise in ‘problematic’…
World Health Organization approves first mpox vaccine for use
KP Health Minister Qasim Ali Shah announced that a 33-year-old resident of Peshawar tested positive for the disease. World Health…
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure monkeypox vaccines
Sweden and Thailand have confirmed cases of the clade Ib type of the virus, outside of the Democratic Republic of…