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Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Paris, Sept 25 (AFP/APP):Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – Britain preparing temporary visas for lorry drivers – Britain’s government is looking at issuing temporary visas to allow foreign lorry drivers to work in Britain, reversing its earlier policy because of the […]

‘New wave of Alzheimer’s research’ looks to the liver for clues

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Islamabad, SEP 25, (Online): In the race to gain a better understanding of the drivers behind Alzheimer’s disease, one research team looks to the link between the brain, the gut, and the liver. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting approximately 50 […]

National anti-polio campaign continues

Posted on September 25, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):The national polio immunization campaign to vaccinate children under the age of five years continued on Friday in the federal capital and other cities of the country. According to official sources, the third nationwide polio campaign for the year 2021 already kicked […]

Dr Palitha joins WHO’s mask-wearing campaign at Islamabad Int’l airport

Posted on September 25, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala along with staff on Friday visited Islamabad International Airport and distributed masks and information, education, and communication (IEC) material among passengers and their relatives as part of their ‘Wear a mask- protect […]

China develops new COVID-19 vaccine ‘most effective against virus variants’

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP):Chinese people are about to embrace a new COVID-19 vaccine, which experts predicted could be the most effective, developed in China. The latest research showed 79 percent efficacy against the dominant Delta variant and overall 67 percent efficacy against any variants. The […]

COVID-19 claims 50 lives, 2333 tested positive in 24 hours

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, SEP 24 (ONLINE): 50 people lost their lives while 2333 tested positive in 24 hours in the country. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) latest data with the current infections of 2333, the tally of confirmed cases has reached the level […]

Nearly 20 EU countries back Tedros second term as WHO chief

Posted on September 24, 2021 by News Desk

Geneva, Sept 23 (AFP/APP):Nearly 20 European Union countries nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a second term as head of the World Health Organization, shortly before the deadline passed on Thursday. WHO member states had until 1600 GMT to nominate candidates. Germany announced on Wednesday that […]

Citizens asked to adopt dengue preventive measures

Posted on September 23, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):The medical experts on Wednesday advised the citizens of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to take special preventive measures to protect them from carrying the dengue virus. According to them, citizens should properly dispose of solid waste and stop water storage […]

Israel reports 8,691 new COVID-19 cases

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

JERUSALEM, Sept. 21 (Xinhua/APP):Israel’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported 8,691 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the tally of infections in the country to 1,242,262. The death toll from the coronavirus in Israel rose by 26 to 7,567, while the number of patients in serious condition […]

DRAP cracks down use of unlocked syringes

Posted on September 21, 2021 by News Desk

Kasur – September 21 (Online): Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP)’s crackdown against use of old-fashioned unlocked syringes is in full swing as it has banned the sale and use of 2cc, 2.5cc, 3cc and 5cc without old style disposable syringes. Drug Inspectors are bound to […]

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