Health

Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital sets up Monkeypox isolation ward

Karachi airport is on alert; screening underway 4 months ago

New airport guidelines issued in Pakistan to prevent monkeypox spread

FIA Immigration department directed to provide all information about arriving passengers 4 months ago

Balochistan issues high alert amid rising monkeypox threat

High alert also issued for airports, Gwadar, Turbat, Chaman, Taftan borders 4 months ago

Suspected monkeypox case reported in Islamabad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declares state of emergency in hospitals across province 4 months ago

Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain

\A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact 4 months ago

Pakistan airports on alert against possible Monkeypox spread

Screening of passengers and other preventive measures at airport entry points proposed 4 months ago

Monkeypox threat: PM orders to intensify testing at entry points, speed up screening

Punjab decides to vaccinate airport and medical staff against monkeypox 4 months ago

Airports on high alert as Pakistan intensifies steps against monkeypox

Health official says virus spreads through respiratory droplets, infects those close to patients 4 months ago

Sweden reports first case of dangerous mpox variant outside Africa

Authorities assure patient is receiving appropriate care, country equipped to diagnose, isolate, treat mpox safely 4 months ago

Pakistan confirms first monkeypox case of 2024

Case reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Mardan district, infected individual travelled from Gulf 4 months ago

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?

The first ever human case was in Congo in 1970, and it has had outbreaks ever since. 4 months ago

Indian doctors call for nationwide shutdown after brutal rape of medic

A police volunteer who worked at the hospital has been arrested and charged with the crime 4 months ago

Punjab issues alert for monkeypox, as WHO raises alarm over spread

Aairports directed to closely monitor suspected cases in passengers, quarantine any showing symptoms 4 months ago

Karachi reports 4th case of Congo virus in August

Health Dept says three patients have died so far 4 months ago

NCOC issues alert amid rising global Monkeypox cases

All travellers arriving from abroad to be closely monitored 4 months ago

Punjab govt sends Health Secretary Ali Jan on forced leave

Treasury lawmakers had presented privilege motion against Ali Jan in Punjab Assembly 4 months ago

Punjab govt outsources clinical departments in govt hospitals

Pilot project aimed at improving efficiency, service delivery across public health sector 4 months ago

Since inauguration, Punjab's largest eye ward stays inactive

Sources say there's no alternate electricity system in operation theatres 4 months ago

How does someone deal with getting a cancer diagnosis?

Since cancer is one of the most common diseases, receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking and upsetting for many people 4 months ago

Chronic wounds heal more quickly with electric bandages

This technology is far less expensive than others 4 months ago

Greater data transparency sought for sustainable population growth

Meeting asserts continuous flow of accurate information imperative for nation's efforts to achieve SDGs 4 months ago

Researchers have found 30 pathogens that could start next global pandemic

The diseases are extremely contagious and virulent, and there is currently no treatment that works 4 months ago

Weight-loss drug showdown: Lilly vs Novo Nordisk amid supply crunch

Focus of debate is gradually turning from efficacy to availability in pharmacies 4 months ago

Keto diet helps in weight loss while raising cholesterol levels

Compared to a low-sugar diet, a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is associated with higher cholesterol levels but also greater fat reduction 4 months ago

New 3D-printed flexible patch to restore damaged tissues

A new form of material with bandage-like qualities may be able to heal damaged hearts 4 months ago