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HIV outbreak: 78 kids among 120 infected at Karachi hospital

Screening uncovers more HIV cases, Sindh High Court seeks report, govt promises accountability 6 days ago

Pakistan’s population growth threatens health, economy, environment

Experts warn unchecked population growth, weak urban planning may trigger deeper national crises 1 week ago

Pakistan bans reusable syringes from Jan to curb HIV spread

Only auto-lock, self-disposable syringes will be allowed in Pakistan after Dec 31, 2026 2 weeks ago

PM orders substandard syringe ban to curb AIDS, Hepatitis C

Shehbaz directs authorities to take legal action against those involved in manufacture or use of unsafe syringes 2 weeks ago

US death rate falls 4.6% in 2025; flu deaths rise

Seasonal flu-related hospitalisations, outpatient visits reach 15-year high ⁠during 2024-25 2 weeks ago

Scientists seek clues to longevity from Brazilian sisters over 100

Researchers to compare nonagenarians, centenarians with those who've developed frailty, cognitive decline 3 weeks ago

Ebola fears rise in Congo camp after 30 deaths

Causes of death not possible to confirm as patients or relatives refused testing the living or dead 1 month ago

NIH warns of disease outbreaks as monsoon rains loom

Provinces told to remain on high alert as risks of cholera, dengue, malaria, flood-related emergencies rise 1 month ago

Two new monkeypox cases in Lahore take city tally to 54

34 cases reported across Sindh this year, nine people have died from virus 1 month ago

China offers Pakistan access to advanced footwear technology

Govt urged to take the offer seriously and capitalize on the proposed technology transfer cooperation 1 month ago

Targeted drugs help more Americans live with cancer

American Cancer Society estimates 18m Americans who have ever had cancer are alive today 1 month ago

Salad recipe offers practical way to meet daily fruit intake

Health guidance in Britain highlights daily fruit intake 1 month ago

Senior doctor urges citizens to eat less meat on Eid-ul-Azha

Doctor warns excessive meat intake in hot weather can cause gastroenteritis, increase risk of stroke 1 month ago

Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say

Lawmakers urged to tackle harm that medics say excessive screen time causes to young people 1 month ago

Smoking kills 164,000 people in Pakistan every year: WHO

WHO urges higher cigarette taxes to discourage smoking 1 month ago

WHO declares Ebola emergency in Congo, Uganda

Organisation says outbreak does not meet criteria of pandemic emergency 2 months ago

Minister says Pakistan has 84,000 HIV cases, denies epidemic

Kamal says no unusual increase or outbreak in Islamabad or Taunsa this year 2 months ago

Pakistan population may reach 500m by 2050: Minister warns

Experts warn fast-growing population increasing pressure on transport, housing, food, energy and cities 2 months ago

WHO ranks Pakistan among top 5 on child deaths

Global body says vaccines save millions of lives, help cut child deaths, nearly eliminate polio 2 months ago

HIV cases surge in Sindh; 329 kids among nearly 900 infected

Health officials warn unsafe syringes, blood transfusions drive infections across province 3 months ago

Newborn dies in Khairpur from suspected monkeypox

Authorities confirm 7 deaths from monkeypox, not all laboratory-confirmed 3 months ago

Pakistan launches nationwide polio campaign for 45m children

Coordinated drive launched with enhanced security and digital support for workers 3 months ago

PMDC changes admission policy for medical colleges

MDCAT will now take place within six days of inter exams 3 months ago

Polio cases drop sharply in Pakistan

National coordinator highlights major progress, says only one case reported this year 3 months ago

China approves Pfizer GLP-1 drug for weight loss

Injection belongs to class of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs sold locally by drugmakers 4 months ago

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