National tobacco control strategy launched

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Wednesday launched the national tobacco control strategy 2022-30. Addressing the launching ceremony, speakers emphasized the significance of this strategy, stating that it is a comprehensive and evidence-based roadmap that will serve […]

Common myths about heart failure that many believe to be true

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (Online): Heart failure (HF) is a medical condition in which the heart muscle does not pump enough blood. One of the major causes of reduction in heart’s ability to pump blood is coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart attack. However, faulty heart […]

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (Online): US and Mexican authorities are urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a public health emergency over a fungal outbreak linked to cosmetic operations in Mexico. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said two people who got surgeries […]

‘Grow food, not tobacco’, UN health agency urges farmers

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP): With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, said Friday. Ahead of World No Tobacco […]

12 corona patients reported in last 24 hours

ISLAMABAD, May 26th (Online): 12 corona patients have been reported in last 24 hours across country. According to National Institute of Health (NIH), 1949 corona tests have been conducted in last 24 hours across country. The positivity ratio of corona cases remained 0.62 percent. 6 […]