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Punjab Govt to Establish Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, marking a significant step toward improving cancer treatment and care across the province. “We are fully committed to providing free and high-quality treatment to every cancer patient,” said Maryam Nawaz. “A specialized cancer treatment center will be…
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Karachi Records 211 Suspected Chikungunya Cases in Five Months
KARACHI: Over the past five months, Karachi has witnessed a sharp rise in chikungunya cases, with 211 suspected cases reported from May to September, according to the health department. Of the 189 individuals screened, 140 were confirmed positive for the disease. Chikungunya, a viral illness similar to dengue, is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. In response…
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Sanofi and AstraZeneca Secure FDA Approval for RSV Therapy Manufacturing Line
Sanofi, in partnership with AstraZeneca, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new manufacturing line dedicated to producing their preventive respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) therapy, Beyfortus. The French pharmaceutical company announced this development on Monday, marking a significant step forward in meeting the rising demand for RSV prevention as…
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Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy Honored for Groundbreaking Maternal and Child Health Innovations
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to honor paediatric professor for her contributions to maternal and child health Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy, Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health at Aga Khan University (AKU), has been recognized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for her innovative contributions to maternal and child health. As one of the…
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Atypical Metabolite Levels at Birth Linked to Increased SIDS Risk, Study Finds
A recent study, partially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has found that newborns with atypical metabolite levels are significantly more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than those with typical metabolic patterns. Researchers discovered that babies with a specific metabolite pattern were 14.4 times more likely to die of…
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Discovery of the MAL Blood Group: Solving a 50-Year-Old Medical Mystery
Researchers have identified a new blood group system, called MAL, solving a medical mystery that has puzzled scientists for over 50 years. A collaborative effort between NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), the International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL), and the University of Bristol, this discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of the previously known…
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AI Integration in Pharma: PPMA Hosts Workshop to Drive Innovation in Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine
The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) recently hosted a groundbreaking workshop, “The Future of Pharma: AI Integration for Enhanced Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine,” in Karachi. Led by AI expert Dr. Semih Kumluk of PwC Academy, the workshop explored AI’s potential to revolutionize Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on time savings, data insights, and…
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Experts at PIMA Convention Stress Disease Prevention Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
At the 27th Biennial Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) Central Convention, experts emphasized that disease prevention is the most viable solution to combat Pakistan’s rising healthcare costs and increasing disease burden. With the growing prevalence of both infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer and genetic disorders, quality medical care is becoming unaffordable for a…
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Farah Deeba Commends PM’s Health Insurance Scheme for Journalists and Media Workers
Farah Deeba, the Coordinator for Culture and National Heritage to the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, expressed her deep appreciation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar for introducing the Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme for journalists and media workers. She emphasized that this initiative marks a significant milestone in the…
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Pakistan Reports 3 New Polio Cases, Bringing 2024 Total to 21
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) confirmed on Saturday that three new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, bringing the total for 2024 to 21. The latest cases were reported from Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, remains one of the last two countries where polio continues to be endemic. Despite global…