Health

Calcium deficiency is the leading cause of osteoporosis and other bone related disorders in Pakistani women. However, 51% women in Pakistan suffer from calcium deficiency. 51% women in Pakistan suffers from calcium deficiency - GSK Calcium Awareness TVC Calcium is one of the most essential minerals of human body, with...

ISLAMABAD: Committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare for the community at large, Getz Pharma has launched a “Care for Heroes” initiative to safeguard the healthcare providers of Pakistan who are working selflessly to combat the pandemic. Under the umbrella of this initiative, Getz Pharma has started a disinfection...

UNICEF in a recent report says that the COVID-19 pandemic is unravelling decades of health, education and other advances for children across South Asia, and governments must take urgent action to prevent millions of families from slipping back into poverty. With the pandemic expanding rapidly across a region that contains...

KARACHI: Naya Nazimabad is preparing for the forthcoming inauguration of Ali Habib Medical Center to carrying on its commitment giving back to Karachi’s progressive middle class. The center is a not-for-profit institution named in the honour of late Mr. Ali Habib - former Chairman, House of Habib. Mr. Ali Habib’s...

Depression is a mental health disorders that can target anyone, at any year of age, making them question their own existence. Depression is a psychological illness related to mood, characterized by constant state of sadness, loneliness, anger issues and lack of interest in everyday activities. It can be called a...

With Covid-19 outbreak on its peak, protection from coronavirus is now obliged on every citizen more than ever. As the common saying goes “Prevention is better than cure” protect yourselves before it is too late. Protect yourself and others from coronavirus Some necessary precautions are to be implemented in our...

Finally, dexamethasone, a widely available highly inexpensive drug belonging to corticosteroids group is found to be effective against the lethal Coronavirus. Dexamethasone proven fruitful against lethal coronavirus. Dexamethasone, known by its trade name Decadron, Dectancyl and Dexonal or generic names Dexasone and Hexadrol is a SAID (Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug),...

Karachi, June 15, 2020: Hilton Pharma a leading pharmaceutical company has been supporting the NIBD convalescent plasma trial with a research grant and technical knowledge since the pandemic began in Pakistan. Hilton Pharma Webinar with Dr Tahir Shamsi on NIBD Plasma convalescent trial Read More: Coronavirus: Precautionary measures while using...

The coronavirus has put the lives of hundreds of thousands of people at risk across the world, not only due to the pandemic itself, but also for other health-related issues especially those that depend on a sustainable blood supply. People whose lives depend on regular transfusions are worried as voluntary...

Corona Health Services, one of the most affordable health packages in the country that provides exclusive access to round-the-clock Corona Tele-Doctor Helpline and comprehensive coverage including up to PKR 50,000 in Coronavirus hospitalization charges is now available on Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital platform. The third-party service is being offered to...

Skin rash is an emerging symptom of coronavirus which is not yet listed by the World Health Organization. WHO has listed that most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, tiredness, aches, nasal congestion, sore throat or diarrhea. Research by some doctors and guidance provided by the American Academy...

As the coronavirus pandemic gets worse throughout the world everyone should do their part and observe precautionary measures especially while using ATM Machines to try and curb the spread of COVID-19 as thousands of people use these within a day. Precautionary measures while using ATM Machine during COVID-19. Read more:...