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 ...
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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 ...
Pakistan Takes Action Against Hepatitis C, WHO Report Reveals
The WHO report reveals that Pakistan has witnessed a staggering rise in viral Hepatitis C infections. ISLAMABAD: In a significant ...
WHO Urges Catch-Up Measles Vaccinations to Prevent Outbreaks
WHO experts also backed new ways of using existing vaccines to tackle other disease outbreaks. WHO Urges Catch-Up Measles Vaccinations ...
Pneumonia Outbreak: Five More Lives Lost, 717 New Cases in Punjab
As many as 182 news pneumonia cases have been reported from Lahore during one day. Pneumonia Outbreak: Five More Lives ...
WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners to control weight
WHO recommendation emphasises reducing overall sweetness in daily diet and opting for foods with naturally occurring sugars. WHO advises against ...
WHO declares Covid no longer a global public health emergency
For more than a year, the pandemic has been on a downward trend, with population immunity increasing from vaccination and ...
One in six people worldwide affected by infertility: WHO
WHO stressed that infertility was also linked to “distress and stigma”. One in six people worldwide affected by infertility: WHO. ...
