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Walk, Awareness Symposium Held to Mark World TB Day
Peshawar: The World Health Organization (WHO) observes World TB Day every year on March 24 to strengthen efforts against tuberculosis…
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Is Hot Rice Bad for You? What Experts Say About Blood Sugar Spikes
Rice is a staple food for millions worldwide, but its consumption habits can impact health, particularly for individuals with diabetes.…
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Health
Tanzania Denies Marburg Outbreak Amid WHO Alert
Tanzania has firmly denied a new Marburg virus outbreak in its north-western Kagera region, refuting reports by the World Health…
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Health
FDA Proposes Front-Facing Nutrition Labels for Food Packages
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring food companies to display nutrition labels on…
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Are You Doing Enough to Stay Active Every Day? Here Are Some Daily Exercises for You
As the seasons change, staying active can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Yet, daily maintenance exercises are the cornerstone…
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Health
WHO Reiterates Need for Continued COVID-19 Vaccinations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the critical importance of COVID-19 vaccinations in combating the ongoing threat of evolving…
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Climate
Pakistan Faces Alarming Air Quality Crisis
Pakistan ranks among the top five countries with the worst air quality, posing severe health risks to its population. Cities…
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Health
WHO’s Termination of Polio Officers Sparks Outrage in Khyber
The World Health Organization (WHO) has terminated the contracts of 73 union council operation polio officers in Khyber tribal district,…
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Health
Deadly “Disease X” Outbreak in Congo Sparks Global Concern
A mysterious illness, labeled “Disease X” by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has claimed at least 31…
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Science & Technology
WHO Approves First-Ever Prequalified TB Test
The World Health Organization (WHO) has achieved a major milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), a disease responsible for…
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Health
Gaza Polio Vaccination Centre Hit, Six Injured
A strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza injured six people on Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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War on Gaza
WHO Alarmed by Gaza Hospital Crisis Amid Ongoing Military Operations
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has voiced serious concerns about military operations around…
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Health
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…
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Health
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…
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Pakistan
64 Palestinian Students Arrive in Pakistan to Resume Studies
A second group of 64 Palestinian medical and dental students from Gaza arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday morning. A prominent…
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Health
World Mental Health Day 2024: Focus on Mental Health in the Workplace
World Mental Health Day is being observed globally today, including in Pakistan, with the aim of raising awareness about mental…
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Health
WHO Confirms New MERS-CoV Case in Saudi Arabia
The World Health Organization (WHO) received notification of a human case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) from Saudi…
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WHO Warns of Rising Social Media Addiction Among European Teens
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday about a “sharp rise in problematic social media use” among European teens.…
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Health
Cholera Deaths Surge in 2023, WHO Reports
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported a dramatic rise in cholera related deaths for 2023, with the number of…
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Health
Survey Reveals Malnutrition Crisis Among Pakistani Women
A National Nutrition Survey reveals a severe malnutrition crisis among Pakistani women. Over 41% of women suffer from anaemia, while…
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Health
Pakistan Reports Mpox Under Control, WHO Launches Global Response Plan
The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) announced on Monday that the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, is under…
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What is Mpox and How Dangerous is it?
What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals…
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Health
New Mpox Cases Detected in KPK, Raising Nationwide Count to 3
Two additional cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, have been detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of…
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