Critical Shortage of Therapeutic Food Puts Millions of African Children at Risk
Millions of children across Africa are at risk of severe malnutrition due to a growing shortage of ready-to-use therapeutic food (R.U.T.F.), according to UNICEF. The […]
Month: October 2024
Heart Screenings Launched at Cambridge After Student’s Sudden Death
In response to the sudden death of Clarissa Nicholls, a 20-year-old undergraduate at the University of Cambridge, students are now being offered heart screenings to […]
France Elevates Bird Flu Risk Level Amid Rising Cases in Europe
France has heightened its bird flu risk level to ‘moderate’ from ‘negligible’ as cases of avian influenza surge across Europe, according to a decree published […]
Punjab to Digitize Microplans for Enhanced Polio Vaccination Drive
The Punjab government has announced plans to digitize microplans for its anti-polio campaign, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of the vaccination drive. This initiative will […]
Dr. Kayani Stresses Enhancing Service Delivery in Punjab Hospitals
Advisor Health Punjab, Major General Dr. Azhar Mehmood Kayani (retd), emphasized the critical role of medical teachers and stakeholders in enhancing medical education and improving […]
Surge in Chikungunya and Diphtheria Cases Alarms Health Experts in Sindh
Health experts in Sindh have raised concerns over a significant surge in chikungunya and diphtheria infections this year, urging immediate preventive actions and government interventions […]
Dengue Mismanagement Remains a Critical Issue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dengue fever remains a growing concern in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where unauthorized medical practitioners are mistreating patients without proper diagnoses. As the province reported 104 […]
Pakistan Faces Emerging Eye Health Crisis: Urgent Interventions Needed to Combat Vision Loss
Pakistan is on the brink of an eye health crisis, with its population ranking fifth globally. As the population is expected to double by 2050 […]
Over 100 Children Die from Diphtheria in Karachi Amid Vaccine Shortage
This year, Karachi has faced a tragic rise in diphtheria-related deaths, with over 100 children losing their lives due to the unavailability of Diphtheria Anti-Toxin […]
WHO Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine, Jynneos, for adolescents aged 12 to 17. This age group is considered especially vulnerable […]
