Smoking is a global public health concern affecting individuals, families, and societies. People are aware of the health risks, yet quitting remains a significant challenge for many. The reasons behind this resistance to quitting are multifaceted, enco…
In a groundbreaking study that could revolutionize diabetes prevention efforts, researchers have uncovered a direct link between depression and the development of type 2 diabetes. This discovery highlights the urgent need to recognize depression as a s…
Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today.The ECNEC considered and approved a project of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coord…
Poliovirus was detected in the sewage water, in Pakistan’s east Rawalpindi district, during a sampling process, the district health authority said, yesterday.The sample was collected on Aug 10, in the district, located in the country’s east Punjab prov…
The WHO has recommended a ban on Pakistani citizens leaving the country without polio vaccination certification, as part of the efforts to curb the spread of poliovirus.This recommendation comes after the 36th Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Commit…
Health officials have reported that another environmental sample collected from Rawalpindi has tested positive for the wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1).This virus has been genetically linked to a cluster currently circulating in the Nangarhar province of…
The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has stopped providing free heart treatment services due to the low rates offered by the government under the Sehat Card Plus (SCP) program. This decision was made on Saturday because the reimbursement rates
The commencement of the polio campaign in the Khyber district, scheduled to begin today, has faced a setback as a result of a postponement due to the local police’s refusal to carry out their duties.The underlying cause for this