Health sector allocated Rs22bn in development budget
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad:The federal government has proposed a development budget of Rs22 billion for the health sector in the upcoming...
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Punjab, Sindh CMs urge action against tobacco use
Ibrar Hussain: Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has described tobacco use as a threat more serious than an epidemic,...
WHO reports 906 Ebola cases, 223 suspected deaths in Congo
REUTERS: Islamabad: The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic...
Smoking kills 164,000 people in Pakistan every year: WHO
Lubna Shahzadi: Islamabad: A new World Health Organization (WHO) report has revealed that tobacco use claims 164,000 lives annually in...
WHO chief flags growing Ebola outbreak
Reuters: GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic...
Emergency measures initiated at Karachi airport over Ebola threat
Tos: Karachi: Emergency measures have been initiated at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport in view of possible Ebola virus threats. The...
Wearing ice vests helped people lose weight faster
Tos: Islamabad: A new joint study suggests cold exposure could help the body burn fat faster by activating brown fat...
Over 93,000 children affected by tuberculosis each year in Pakistan
Tos: Lahore: More than 93,000 children in Pakistan are found to be affected by tuberculosis each year. According to the...
Study finds air pollution can trigger fatal kidney diseases
Tos: Islamabad: A new scientific study has revealed a concerning connection between air pollution and serious kidney diseases.Researchers found that...
‘Dates support heart, blood vessel health’
Tos: Lahore: Many people eat dates for their nutritional value and distinctive taste among foods. According to details, the nutrition...
