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Pakistan Unveils G6PD Pilot Project Results to Boost Malaria Treatment

ISLAMABAD – The Directorate of Malaria Control Pakistan has released results from the country’s first-ever G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) pilot project, marking a milestone in efforts to enhance malaria treatment protocols across high-risk regions. The findings were presented during a malaria prevention meeting held in Islamabad on Saturday, attended by representatives from the World Health Organization …

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Infectious Diseases Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced a troubling surge in infectious diseases in 2024, with diphtheria, dengue, measles, and malaria witnessing alarming increases. The sharp rise highlights the urgent need for improved healthcare infrastructure and climate-resilient disease control strategies to combat this escalating health crisis. Alarming Rise in Diphtheria Diphtheria cases soared by 182%, marking the highest percentage …

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Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Public Health Alarm

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is grappling with a sharp rise in mosquito-borne diseases this year, posing a serious public health challenge. The latest report by the KP Health Department highlights alarming increases in both malaria and dengue fever cases across the province. Malaria Cases Show a Worrisome Increase The report reveals a 13% surge in malaria …

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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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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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