LOWER DIR: A government-run rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Balambat has become a key source of support for patients and their families, who are urging the provincial government to provide funds and permanent facilities to strengthen its services. The centre currently operates out of a rented building, limiting space and resources despite increasing demand. […]
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World Sight Day: minister stresses importance of school health services
A ceremony was held at a local hotel in Karachi to mark World Sight Day and to highlight the importance of school-level health services. Sindh Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah attended the event as the chief guest. The event was organised by the social welfare organisation Vision Trust and attended by Vision Trust […]
Global life expectancy up 5.5 years since 2000: WHO
Global life expectancy grew by 5.5 years between 2000 and 2016, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning though that unequal income and access to healthcare translates into far shorter lives for many. The UN health agency also stressed significant gender differences in life expectancy worldwide. On average, a child born in 2016 can expect […]