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Cigarette smoke increases superbug’s antibiotic resistance

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Islamabad, OCT 14 , (Online): New research analyzes the effect of cigarette smoke on MRSA strains and finds that it makes the bacteria more persistent, more invasive, and more resistant to certain antibiotics. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death across the world, with […]

Thailand registers 9,445 new COVID-19 cases, 84 additional deaths

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

BANGKOK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua(APP):Thailand on Wednesday reported 9,445 new COVID-19 cases and 84 more deaths, raising the total number of infections to more than 1.73 million while that of fatalities to 17,835, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). The number of new […]

18 die, 689 tested positive due to corona virus in last 24 hours

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 (ONLINE): At least 18 people lost their lives due to corona virus in 24 hours in the country while 663 people were reported infected. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), latest data, 689 new infections occurred in 24 hours […]

World Mental Health Day observed at PHC London

Posted on October 12, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP):Pakistan High Commission (PHC) London in collaboration with Royal College of Psychiatrists, marked the World Mental Health Day by organising a seminar the other day. High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan was the keynote speaker. Notable British Pakistani psychiatrists and doctors participated in […]

Sydney ends coronavirus lockdown after 106 days

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Sydney, Oct 11 (AFP/APP):Elated Sydneysiders celebrated the end of almost four months of coronavirus lockdown on Monday, putting behind them a period of “blood, sweat and no beers” in Australia’s largest city. Sydney’s more than five million residents were subjected to a 106-day lockdown, designed […]

135 new dengue cases reported in KP

Posted on October 11, 2021 by News Desk

PESHAWAR, Oct 10 (APP):As many as 135 new dengue cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last 24 hours, according to updates shared by the Health Department here on Sunday. With the 135 new cases, the total number of active dengue cases has […]

Over 2.3 mln children to be vaccinated during anti-Measles/Rubella drive

Posted on October 10, 2021 by News Desk

RAWALPINDI, Oct 10 (APP):As many as 2,328,972 children, between 9 months to 15 years of age would get anti-Measles and Rubella vaccine under a 13-day long drive which will be carried out in the entire district from November 15 to 27. Under the drive, In-charge […]

Too much iron may cause skin infections

Posted on October 10, 2021 by News Desk

Islamabad, October 10, (Online): One global study that investigated the role of iron in a variety of health conditions has found that excess iron may lead to a higher risk of bacterial skin infections. Iron is an essential mineral. All human cells contain some iron, […]

COVID-19: 29 fatalities occurred, 955 tested positive in 24 hours

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, OCT 09 (Online): At least 29 patients lost lives and 955 tested positive due to corona virus during the last 24 hours in the country. According to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) data 557 tests were conducted of which 955 reported positive […]

Ethiopia reports 1,166 new COVID-19 cases

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/APP):Ethiopia registered 1,166 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 352,504 as of Thursday evening, the country’s Health Ministry said. The ministry reported 45 new COVID-19 related deaths and 1,093 more recoveries during the same […]

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