Healthcare

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…

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).…

News Desk Washington: A large crowd gathered outside the US Capitol on Wednesday, chanting "Free Palestine," "Stop bombing Gaza," and "Netanyahu, you can’t hide," to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit and to urge…

News Desk Rawalpindi: No dengue patient in any allied hospitals of Rawalpindi district is presently admitted which shows dengue has declined to zero after continued follow up campaigns by the district's health administration.  The…

News Desk Islamabad: Liver diseases often remain asymptomatic until the liver is severely damaged.  As the largest internal organ, the liver is crucial for controlling blood clotting, excreting toxins, and producing bile. However,…

News Desk Dadu: The polio virus has been detected in environmental samples from the Masan Mohalla area of Dadu, Sindh, official sources confirmed on Tuesday.    This is the first time this year that the virus has been identified in…