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A strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza injured six people on Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that four children were among the injured. Parents Bring Children Despite Risks Parents had brought their children to the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre for polio vaccinations. A humanitarian pause was in place …
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has voiced serious concerns about military operations around health facilities in Gaza. He highlighted that ongoing shortages of medical supplies are preventing life-saving care for patients in the region. Dr. Tedros issued a statement describing a harrowing situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, located …
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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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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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A second group of 64 Palestinian medical and dental students from Gaza arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday morning. A prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) confirmed this initiative. It aims to help students affected by the conflict in the Middle East. This initiative began in July. Pakistan announced that over 100 Palestinian students would receive scholarships. Therefore, …
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World Mental Health Day is being observed globally today, including in Pakistan, with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues. The day serves as a platform to encourage efforts in promoting mental well-being and to shed light on the challenges faced by people worldwide in accessing mental health care. This year’s theme, highlighted …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) received notification of a human case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) from Saudi Arabia on 5 September 2024. The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) confirmed the case. The patient is a male from the Eastern Region, aged between 50-55 years, with underlying health …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday about a “sharp rise in problematic social media use” among European teens. This increase, WHO said, is harming their mental health. In addition, WHO’s European branch highlighted that over one in 10 adolescents are at risk of problematic gaming. The health body defines “problematic use” as young …
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The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported a dramatic rise in cholera related deaths for 2023, with the number of fatalities increasing by 71 percent compared to the previous year. According to the global cholera statistics released on Wednesday, over 4,000 people died from the disease last year. This significant rise in deaths corresponds with …
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A National Nutrition Survey reveals a severe malnutrition crisis among Pakistani women. Over 41% of women suffer from anaemia, while 22.4% are deficient in Vitamin A. These alarming figures highlight the urgent need for action to address malnutrition and undernutrition, especially among women. The survey also shows significant health disparities. It finds that 4.4% of …
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