Senator Sherry Rehman has stated that lady health workers (LHWs) are pivotal in delivering home-based family planning services, especially in hard-to-reach areas. By engaging families and religious leaders, they create
Punjab govt approves dispatch of medicines, relief goods to Parachinar
The Punjab government approved sending medicines and relief goods to Parachinar during the 21st provincial cabinet meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. CM
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday inaugurated a nationwide anti-polio campaign, administering polio drops to children under the age of five. He reaffirmed his government’s determination to eliminate the disease
Unicef urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to achieve birth registration by 2030
South Asia has seen the fastest increase in birth registration rates among all regions in the last two decades, soaring from 39 percent in 2008 to 76 percent in 2024,
Mirror bacteria’ synthesis could pose threat to humanity, experts warn
Leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, have called for a global halt to research aimed at creating synthetic “mirror life” microbes, warning that these engineered organisms could pose an “unprecedented risk”
Eating oranges before bed benefits health’
Oranges, one of the most beneficial winter fruits, provide essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health and protect against certain illnesses. The nutritionists stated that eating oranges
Tobacco harm reduction in Pakistan: Learning from Sweden’s success
Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, with over 25.4 million users and a high prevalence of smoking-related diseases. Despite various tobacco control measures, the smoking
Diabetes affects fertility in both genders: Here’s how to manage it!
Diabetes, a chronic health condition, significantly influences reproductive health and fertility in both men and women through various mechanisms. How diabetes affects fertility in women Dr. Monica Kumbhat from
Anti-polio campaign to begin in Punjab on Dec 16
Punjab is set to launch a comprehensive anti-polio campaign starting December 16. The drive will continue in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad until December 22, while in 33 other districts, it
MSs ordered to activate all inoperative ventilators in ICUs
LAHORE – The Department of Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education has ordered all medical superintendents (MSs) to activate all inoperative ventilators within the next 24 hours and submit a report.