Category: Health
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Prices of new life saving drugs likely to be fixed current month
ISLAMABAD: Prices for as many as 52 life-saving drugs are likely to be fixed this month following a scheduled meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Minister for Health, and officials from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). Sources said the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for…
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Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says
Democratic Republic of Congo health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in a province not previously affected by the ongoing outbreak, an official told Reuters, raising fears of wider transmission from multiple exposures before and after the patient’s death. The case involves a motorcycle taxi driver who travelled to Bas-Uele province,…
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Saudi Arabia introduces portable cameras to document food safety breaches at restaurants
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced enhanced health standards, intensified field inspections, and expanded the use of digital technologies to improve oversight of food establishments and protect public health. As part of these initiatives, authorities are using portable cameras to record violations related to food safety and hygiene in restaurants and other food-service…
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Saudi Arabia introduces portable cameras to document food safety breaches at restaurants
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced enhanced health standards, intensified field inspections, and expanded the use of digital technologies to improve oversight of food establishments and protect public health. As part of these initiatives, authorities are using portable cameras to record violations related to food safety and hygiene in restaurants and other food-service…
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What to know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US
U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeno peppers. The investigation is being carried out jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, alongside state and local health departments. The FDA said reported illnesses began between June 19…
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Cyclosporiasis probe linked to lettuce widens to THESE US states
US health authorities have widened their probe into a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after detecting cases in six additional states, raising the total to 15 states, the FDA and CDC said on Wednesday. The newly linked states are Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina, the source said.…
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Benefits of Taking a Morning Walk: How a Simple Habit Improves Health
KARACHI: Walking is one of the easiest forms of physical activity that requires no special equipment or expense, yet it can provide significant benefits for overall health. Experts say that walking at any time of the day is beneficial, but making a morning walk part of your daily routine can have positive effects on both…
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Louisiana reports Salmonella outbreak linked to massive egg recall: Brands, lot codes, and symptoms
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed multiple cases of Salmonella poisoning connected to a widespread recall of over 1.5 million dozen shell eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services. At least seven illnesses and three hospitalizations have been documented in the state, with no fatalities reported to date. Consumers across Louisiana are urged to…
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Prof Dr Nadia Naseem assumes additional charge as UHS Vice Chancellor
LAHORE: Prof Dr Nadia Naseem has assumed the additional charge of Vice Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, marking a significant leadership transition at one of Pakistan’s leading public-sector medical universities. The appointment comes under a notification issued by the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education (SHC&ME) Department, Government of Punjab, following the completion of the four-year…
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Motherhood Has a Greater Impact on Health Than Fatherhood, Study Finds
A new study has found that becoming a parent affects mothers’ health more significantly than fathers’, highlighting the unequal physical and lifestyle changes associated with parenthood. The findings, published in the Journal of Family Studies, examined how the transition to parenthood influences the health and health-related behaviours of both mothers and fathers. Researchers explored the…
