Pakistan Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Cases in 2024

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded 20,057 dengue cases in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), sources reported on Wednesday. The figures span from January 1 to November 15, highlighting the severity of the outbreak. Ten people have died from dengue this year. However, the report indicates a lack of data from …

NIH Issues Advisory to Curb Diphtheria Spread in Pakistan

The National Institute of Health (NIH) issued an urgent advisory to control and prevent the spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This toxin-producing bacterium primarily affects the throat, and in some cases, the tonsils. The advisory comes amid a concerning rise in diphtheria cases and deaths across various regions of …

New Study Reveals Link Between Long COVID and Blood Proteins

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently investigated an unexpected relationship between lingering COVID-19 symptoms and specific proteins in the blood. They likened COVID-19 to an uninvited guest, as it behaves similarly to party crashers who overstayed their welcome. Their study aims to shed light on why COVID-19 continues to affect many individuals long after …

Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Pakistan

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan has prompted the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to issue new guidelines for citizens to follow until April 30, 2023. The NCOC is a central coordination body responsible for managing Pakistan’s response to the pandemic. It has advised people to wear masks in “crowded tightly enclosed …

Pakistan Records 73 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours

On 10th March 2023 morning, it was reported that Pakistan had not recorded any deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. However, the number of confirmed positive cases had increased to 1,577,412, with 73 new cases being reported across the country. The National Institute of Health (NIH) released the latest figures, revealing that …

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