#healthawareness

APP Islamabad: Zoraiz Riaz, Assistant Chief of the Health Ministry of Planning & Development, stated on Tuesday that children in Pakistan are suffering from intestinal worms due to inadequate sanitation and hygiene. Speaking to a…

APP Rawalpindi: The number of confirmed dengue cases in Rawalpindi is rapidly increasing, with the total now reaching 82, health sources said on Monday.  Residents have voiced concerns that anti-dengue teams are not conducting spray…

AFP/APP Paris: As global concerns over mpox continue to rise, even seemingly straightforward questions—such as the level of danger it poses and the differences between its variants—remain complex and without clear answers. In July,…

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 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…

In a revealing interview, a consultant gynecologist discusses the often-overlooked health consequences of early-age pregnancy among young girls in Pakistan. The conversation highlights the severe risks and complications…

News Desk  Islamabad: The Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) and the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) have unveiled a research report titled “Hamari Kahani, Hamara Mustaqbil: Addressing Menstruation…

Faisal Saleem Khanewal: It is an established fact that conventionally operated kilns and burned crop residues emit black smoke and carbon, causing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans. Shams Bibi, a resident of Mushtaq Colony…

News Desk Islamabad: The government has allocated Rs 27,000 million for 27 ongoing and 14 new schemes under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the…

AFP/APP Geneva: Countries are in the final stages of negotiations to establish a global agreement on pandemic preparedness and prevention, following two years of talks spurred by the impact of Covid-19. Here are five essential…