Karachi’s worsening urban heat is emerging as a serious public health challenge, with experts warning that rising temperatures, pollution and unchecked urban development could have severe consequences for residents, particularly vulnerable communities. Read More: NDMA issues heatwave alert for multiple regions in Pakistan Speaking ahead of World Environment Day, Prof. Zafar Fatmi, Head of Environmental […]
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WHO says hantavirus response remains ongoing
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said efforts to contain a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship are still ongoing, despite the successful evacuation of passengers and crew. Speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Tedros said the situation remains under close monitoring and warned […]
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills hundreds of children
Bangladesh is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with more than 300 children reported dead as the highly contagious disease spreads across the country and overwhelms parts of the healthcare system. Read More: Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 194 children Hospitals in Dhaka and other regions have reported a sharp rise in admissions, with thousands of […]
Pakistan proposes higher tax on cigarettes in federal budget
A proposal has been put forward to significantly increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes in Pakistan upcoming federal budget for 2026–27, aiming to boost government revenue and discourage smoking, especially among young people. Read More: Pakistan budget plan promises relief for salaried class The recommendation has been submitted by the non-governmental organisation Society for […]
2015 karachi heatwave death toll still disputed, seminar told
A seminar held in Karachi on World Labour Day highlighted ongoing disputes over the death toll from the 2015 heatwave, with speakers arguing that official figures significantly understate the human impact, particularly on low-income and working-class communities. Read More: 64 die due to heatstroke in Karachi The event, organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, UNICEF discuss child health and risks of lead exposure
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met a delegation from UNICEF to discuss child health, lead exposure risks and Pakistan’s ongoing public health priorities, including polio eradication. Read More: Pakistan to work with int’l partners to improve child health services: PM The delegation was led by UNICEF Representative Pernille Ironside and included Abdullah Fadil, Director […]
Pakistan prepares new preventive health strategy, says Mustafa Kamal
Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal has announced that Pakistan has developed a new national health strategy with the assistance of international experts, aimed at shifting the country’s healthcare system from treatment-focused care to preventive healthcare. Read More: WHO to support Pakistan to achieve health goals Addressing a health and nutrition conference in Islamabad, the minister said Pakistan’s current […]
Punjab approves disease prevention programme
The Punjab government has approved a comprehensive “Disease Prevention Programme” aimed at reducing the spread of major illnesses across the province. The initiative received formal approval from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during a high-level meeting held in Lahore. Read More: Punjab launches historic health screening drive for special children According to an official statement, the programme […]
Sindh launches week-long anti-polio campaign targeting millions of children
The Government of Sindh has launched a province-wide anti-polio campaign, aiming to vaccinate millions of children as part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease. Read More: Sindh CM launches anti–polio drive to target over 10.6m children Inaugurating the drive, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah highlighted the importance of collective action and dismissed misinformation surrounding the vaccine. […]
Study links marital status with cancer risk differences
Cancer is a dangerous disease affecting all ages in modern era. A new study suggests marital status may be linked with risk. Researchers from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 4 million cancer cases in the United States. Published in Cancer Research Communications, the study found unmarried individuals had […]