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Hepatitis B Cases Fall 32%, Yet Millions Still at Risk: WHO
News Desk
Geneva: The annual number of new hepatitis B infections has declined by 32% worldwide, while deaths linked to hepatitis C have dropped by 12%, according to the latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The…
Malaria or Regular Fever? What Your Symptoms Are Telling You
News Desk
Islamabad: Health experts have urged the public to understand the difference between common fever and malaria, warning that confusion between the two, especially during seasonal changes, can delay treatment and lead to serious…
Gene-Edited Mosquitoes Offer New Hope Against Malaria
News Desk
Islamabad: A groundbreaking approach to tackling malaria is gaining attention as scientists explore whether mosquitoes themselves can be turned into tools to stop the spread of the disease.
Traditionally, efforts to combat…
Why HIV Is Spreading Faster in Pakistan—Who Is Most at Risk?
Shazia Mehboob
Islamabad: In the heart of Islamabad, a quiet but alarming trend is unfolding, one that public health experts warn can no longer be ignored.
According to official statistics, from January 2025 to March 2026, 618 new HIV…
Over 400,000 Workers Lead Polio Campaign Efforts
News Desk
Islamabad: The second National Polio Eradication Campaign of 2026 is progressing successfully across Pakistan, entering its fifth day with millions of children already vaccinated, according to the National Emergency Operations…
Monkeypox: 25 Confirmed Mpox Cases, 9 Dead in Sindh
News Desk
Karachi: Sindh is witnessing a concerning rise in monkeypox (mpox) cases, with health authorities confirming nine deaths so far, an alarming figure that underscores the seriousness of the outbreak.
According to the Sindh…
25–30 Suspected Monkeypox Cases Reported in Khairpur
News Desk
Islamabad: A monkeypox outbreak has been reported in Khairpur, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate notice and direct authorities to take swift action.
According to officials, the situation is being…
Health Alert: NIH Flags Congo Fever Threat During Eid
News Desk
Islamabad: National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, urging health authorities and the public to take timely precautions to prevent the spread of the disease, particularly…
Over 84,000 HIV Cases Registered in Pakistan, NA Told
News Desk
Islamabad: Parliamentary Secretary for Health Nelson Azeem informed the National Assembly (NA) on Monday that a total of 84,421 HIV cases have been registered in Pakistan.
During the Question Hour, he said all diagnosed…
Kech on High Alert as Dengue Infections Increase
News Desk
Kech: Health authorities have raised concern over a steady rise in dengue infections in Kech district, where nearly 100 cases have been reported over the past three months.
Officials from the Balochistan Health Department…