Health

News Desk Islamabad: A recent study indicates that the rate of cancer among the younger generation is rising rapidly compared to the previous century, with young individuals affected by 17 types of cancer.  American and Canadian…

News Desk  Islamabad: Mental health disorders are increasingly prevalent, with estimates suggesting that 50 percent to 70 percent of the global population will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives, said Dr Malik,…

APP Faisalabad: A drug squad of the Health Department seized a huge stock of fake medicines and sealed a three-story building in Kaleem Shaheed Colony area on Wednesday. According to official sources, Drug Inspector Khalid Mustafa,…

News Desk  Islamabad: On “World Hepatitis Day”, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan's critical challenge with Hepatitis C, noting that the country is home to 10 million of the 60 million global cases.  He emphasized the…

Joshua J Stephen Islamabad: Pneumonia and lower respiratory infections remain a deadly threat to young children in Pakistan, according to a concerning report by Gallup Pakistan. Despite advancements in healthcare, these illnesses…

News Desk  Kerala: An alert has been issued in the Indian state of Kerala following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus.  In response, 246 people who had close contact with the infected child are being quarantined and…

APP Islamabad: A health expert highlighted that early detection through regular screenings, self-examinations, and media awareness drives for cancer symptoms can significantly improve treatment outcomes and save lives. Talking to PTV…

AFP/APP Sao Paulo: Brazil has recorded the world's first Oropouche virus deaths, the country's health ministry said Thursday, after two women died of the illness spread by infected flies and mosquitoes. The women from the state of…

News Desk Lahore: The Punjab government has announced the recruitment of 3000 charge nurses. Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique confirmed the initiative, urging qualified candidates to apply. Primary and Secondary…

News Desk Karachi: Hepatologists and gastroenterologists revealed on Thursday that every 20 minutes, a citizen dies from hepatitis-related complications.  They were speaking at a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club (KPC).…