The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a decline in dengue fever cases by November, thanks to shifting meteorological conditions. However, officials warn that the next two weeks remain crucial for controlling the virus’s spread. As the weather continues to favor mosquito breeding, health authorities must take immediate action to prevent a worsening outbreak. Immediate …
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Officials Confirm a Dozen New Polio Cases in Pakistan
Polio is once again spreading in Pakistan. Officials report that more than 1 million children missed their vaccination doses last month. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating one of the world’s most stubborn diseases. In October, Pakistani officials confirmed over a dozen new polio cases. This brings the total number of infections this …
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Egypt Certified Malaria-Free After Nearly a Century of Effort
The World Health Organization (WHO) certified Egypt as malaria-free on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in global health. The WHO hailed this achievement as “truly historic,” acknowledging the culmination of nearly 100 years of efforts to eradicate the disease in Egypt. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs …
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Study Links Sweet Preferences to Depression, Diabetes, and Heart Disease
A recent study has found that people who prefer sweet are at higher risk of depression, diabetes, and heart disease. The research, conducted by the University of Surrey, involved 180,000 participants and analyzed their dietary habits alongside health markers. Dietary Preferences and Health Risks The study, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, categorized participants …
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Pakistan Reports Four New Polio Cases, Raising Total to 37 for the Year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fight against polio has hit a setback, with four new cases confirmed in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total number of polio infections in 2024 to 37. Officials from the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) revealed the disturbing figures on Friday. The latest victims are all young children. Among them is a …
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Pakistan Reports New Polio Cases Amid Vaccine Hesitancy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fight against polio has hit a troubling milestone. Four new cases emerged in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total for the year to 37, according to officials from the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) on Friday. The latest victims include young children: a 30-month-old girl from Lakki Marwat, an 18-month-old girl from …
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Britain Raises Bird Flu Risk to Medium Amid New Outbreaks
The British government has increased the bird flu risk level from low to medium. This change came after detecting the virus in several wild birds during the autumn season. The government posted this update on its website on Thursday This outbreak, officially known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), continues to spread. Recently, the virus …
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Dengue Cases Decline in Rawalpindi Amid Targeted Anti-Dengue Campaign
Rawalpindi – Dengue cases in Rawalpindi are showing a downward trend as the number of daily positive cases has decreased. In the last three days, a total of 267 positive cases were reported, averaging 89 new cases per day. The District Health Authority’s dengue data shows that positive cases for the last three consecutive days …
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Surge in Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya Cases Overwhelm Karachi Hospitals
KARACHI: Hospitals across Karachi are witnessing a surge in patients suffering from vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and other viral infections. Every day, at least 50 patients arrive at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) and Civil Hospital with symptoms including cold, fever, and body aches. Many of these cases are suspected to be …
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28 Children Die in Karachi Amid Diphtheria Outbreak
KARACHI: As many as 28 children in Karachi have died from diphtheria this year, a Sindh health department official revealed on Saturday. The surge in deaths has been attributed to a shortage of Diphtheria Anti-Toxin (DAT), despite the disease being preventable through vaccination. The official reported that so far, 166 cases of diphtheria have been …
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