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Flooding Triggers Malaria Surge in Pakistan, WHO Warns
News Desk
Peshawar: The catastrophic flooding in Pakistan in 2022 has increased five-fold the burden of malaria cases in the country, reveals WHO’s annual malaria report, delving into the nexus between climate change and malaria.…
Prolonged Air Pollution Exposure Can Lead to ‘Lung Cancer’
News Desk
Islamabad: Breathing in polluted air laden with toxins and smog poses significant health risks, including an increased likelihood of lung cancer and asthma, emphasised Dr Sherman Yasmin, a health expert.
Yasmin urged…
Pindi Reports Two New Dengue Cases
News Desk
Rawalpindi: Two new cases of dengue were reported in Rawalpindi within the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,697.
Dr Sajjad Mehmood, the District Coordinator of Epidemics Prevention and Control…
Over 1 Million Children Vaccinated Against Polio In Rawalpindi
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Rawalpindi: The District Health Authority announced on Sunday that it had successfully achieved the polio vaccination target for the week-long drive initiated on November 27.
According to District Superintendent of Vaccination…
Punjab Reports 97 New Dengue Cases
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Lahore: Punjab remains gripped by the dengue virus, with 97 new cases reported on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 14,432 this year. The virus has spread to all 36 districts in the province.
Lahore remains the…
Punjab Sees Slight Respite As Dengue Cases Drop To 77
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Lahore: Despite a slight decrease in new dengue cases reported on Saturday, Punjab remains in the grip of the dengue virus. A total of 77 new cases were confirmed, bringing the year's tally to 14,335 across 36 districts of Punjab.…
Experts Advocate Local Efforts for HIV Prevention
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Islamabad: Health experts emphasize increased community engagement, media awareness campaigns, and promotion of safe needle-use practices for remote residents on 'World AIDS Day' to aid Pakistan's pursuit of the global goal to…
WHO Warns of Malaria Epidemic in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
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Peshawar: The World Health Organization's annual malaria report highlights the alarming impact of the 2022 catastrophic flooding in Pakistan, revealing a five-fold increase in malaria cases in the country. This surge in cases has…
Pakistan Pushes for Infrastructure Investment
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United Nations: Pakistan has urged the international community to provide adequate funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to assist developing countries in improving their health infrastructures, which are under severe…
Dengue Outbreak: 87 Cases Reported, 5 in Rawalpindi
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Rawalpindi: Over the past 24 hours, Punjab has recorded 87 new cases of dengue fever, with Rawalpindi alone registering five fresh cases, escalating the confirmed count in the province.
District Coordinator for Epidemics…