public health

News Desk KARACHI: A suspected rabies patient has died at Jinnah Hospital, raising concerns about the management of rabies cases in the city. The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, was admitted to the hospital earlier this week…

News Desk KARACHI: As the weather in Karachi undergoes significant changes, residents are reporting a rise in respiratory illnesses among children, including colds, coughs, sore throats, and fevers. This shift comes as winter approaches,…

News Desk KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with its deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, as cases have now exceeded 9,000, primarily driven by the Bundibugyo strain. Health officials report that efforts to curb…

News Desk KARACHI: A 38-year-old man has been diagnosed with rabies at Indus Hospital, raising concerns about public health safety in the region. The patient, who remains unidentified, was admitted after exhibiting severe symptoms…

News DeskISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a significant step towards eradicating counterfeit and substandard medicines with the launch of a new track and trace system by the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP). This initiative aims to…

News Desk LONDON: In response to a significant rise in COVID-19 cases linked to the newly identified XFG variant, the UK government has issued urgent health guidelines aimed at curbing its spread. Reports indicate a staggering 50% increase…

News Desk NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has voted to extend the arms embargo on Darfur, while Russia and China have blocked a proposal to expand the sanctions to cover all of Sudan amid the ongoing conflict in the…

Nairobi: The recent death of a patient from Ebola in Kenya has ignited fears of a broader outbreak across Africa. The individual, who had been residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), first exhibited symptoms of the virus before…

News Desk WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism regarding the notion that the recent surge of the so-called 'Russian plague' could be a bioweapon. In a statement made during a press conference on Tuesday, Trump…

News Desk WASHINGTON: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it is 'aware of and closely monitoring' a recent case of plague reported in Russia, as the Trump administration emphasizes its vigilance…