Category: Health
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Awam Pakistan Sukkur Convener Dr. Zulfiqar Abro Meets Party Secretary General Miftah Ismail
SUKKUR: Dr. Zulfiqar Abro, Convener of Awam Pakistan for Sukkur district, met the party’s Central Secretary General Miftah Ismail to discuss the country’s political, economic, and public welfare challenges. During the meeting, Dr. Abro presented Miftah Ismail with a traditional Sindhi Ajrak as a gesture of respect and goodwill, reflecting Sindh’s rich cultural heritage. The…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks, Study Finds
LONDON: A new study has found that ultra-processed foods may be responsible for nearly one-quarter of heart attack cases and related deaths, highlighting the significant impact of dietary choices on cardiovascular health. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or completely blocked. This blockage is usually caused by the…
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Approval Delay Keeps Dozens of Newly Registered Medicines Off Pakistan’s Market
ISLAMABAD: Around 40 newly registered medicines, including treatments for cancer, diabetes, hemophilia, Parkinson’s disease, heart conditions, and severe infections, have yet to become available in Pakistan because final government approval for their prices has not been granted. Health officials say the issue is not related to increasing the prices of existing medicines, but rather to…
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Simple Ways to Help Relieve Constipation
Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems, affecting an estimated 16% of the world’s population. It can result from prolonged sitting, inadequate water intake, a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, certain medications, and various medical conditions. Although it is more common among older adults, people of all ages can experience constipation. Its…
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Air Pollution May Increase Male Infertility Risk by Altering Key Fertility Genes, Study Finds
A new medical study conducted in the United States has identified air pollution as a significant potential contributor to male infertility, providing fresh insight into how polluted air may damage reproductive health at the genetic level. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts found that exposure to air pollution can switch off genes responsible for producing…
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As Pakistan’s monsoon arrives, people with HIV worry
As contaminated floodwater gushed into their home in Buner, north-western Pakistan, Khalid (name changed) and his wife helped their three children up to higher ground. Amid the chaos, the couple had one more crucial thing to rescue: their life-saving HIV drugs. They trudged through neck-deep water inside their home to save their antiretroviral treatment pills…
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PM Shehbaz orders ban on substandard syringes to curb infectious diseases
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a complete ban on the manufacturing and use of substandard syringes across Pakistan to curb the spread of infectious diseases like AIDS and Hepatitis C. Chairing a meeting to review the measures taken to prevent infectious diseases in Islamabad on Friday, PM Shehbaz ordered legal action against individuals and…
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Pakistan eyes $1 billion Chinse investment in pharmaceutical sector
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to attract $1 billion investment as the government has invited 130 major Chinese investment companies to Pakistan. A three-day international pharmaceutical conference, organized by the Ministry of National Health Services, is scheduled to take place in Karachi from July 17 to 19 with major Chinese pharmaceutical firms expected to participate.…
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UN
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating…
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Applications invited for VCs in public sector’s medical universities
Punjab government has sought applications for the post of Vice Chancellors (VCs) for various public sector’s medical universities, The applications have been invited for the post of VCs of King Edward, UHS, Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi Medical University. The deadline of the applications has been set till July 20. The age…
