Health

Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone has always given paramount importance to its customers and their well-being. The recent COVID 19 pandemic has hit the country badly and there are thousands of Pakistanis who are unable to cover their medical expenses and avail adequate treatment. Addressing this major concern, Ufone has partnered...

KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has activated UAN Health emergency number in order to address improve response time related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Thursday. The Public Notice was issued earlier today, Read "This is for the general information of the public that in view of ongoing health emergency...

KHAIPUR: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) in collaboration with Marvi Rural Development Organization (MRDO) donated 100- wheel chairs to differently abled individuals belonging to Ghotki and Khairpur, Sindh at Shah Latif University, Khairpur. Many dignitaries came forward to support the noble cause, these included, Member Provincial Assembly Munawar Wassan,...

According to Dr. Zafar Mirza, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services, the reports of the first Coronavirus patient in Pakistan are fake. Zafar Mirza says Coronavirus reports in Multan are not correct. Coronavirus is a deadly respiratory virus named "2019-nCoV" that has infected more than...

The Government of Pakistan Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination has issued Coronavirus Alert for Pakistan. The experts fear the coronavirus may spread across the world. The virus has already claimed 17 lives and infected hundreds in China. The alert is given a top and most immediate priority....

ISLAMABAD:A full delegation of cardiovascular physicians and surgeons from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a leading center of medical excellence in the United Arab Emirates, highlighted the latest innovations in heart and vascular health at the 49th annual Cardiocon event recently. Dr. E. Murat Tuzcu, Chief Academic Officer and the...

Global warming is a real problem that countries are now affectively trying to solve but need to work harder in order to make a difference. Greenhouse gases were rising exponentially in 2018 and the recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Monday states that carbon dioxide levels have...

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is all-set to launch the World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualified typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) campaign in Sindh province from 18-30 November leading into a country-wide outreach and ultimately into routine immunization.    A total number of 8128 teams working out of 462 Union Councils (UCs) throughout...

People who enjoy exercising and maintain an active lifestyle, flourish in the myriad benefits of it to their body, but working out while wearing glasses can be quite a challenge. Choosing between contact lenses and glasses can be a problem in itself, while many argue that contact lenses are not...

Experts now have reason to doubt the safety of an artificial sweetener. They are claimed to be calorie-free sugar alternative but in fact, maybe 200 times sweeter. The artificial sweetener is used in thousands of products including big brands. The experts have cast serious doubts and have safety questions. They...

Lahore: Jinnah Hospital Lahore has come up with a cost-effective solution and making Artificial Skin for Burn Victims of Pakistan. Hundreds of burns of victims are reported in Pakistan due to acid attacks and other related burn accident. Jinnah Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Center will revolutionize the lives of acid...

Al-Shifa Trust is a Special School & Rehabilitation Centre providing special education, therapies and rehabilitation services to more than 100 indoor children inflicted with neuromuscular disorders belonging to VERY humble backgrounds. An average of 50 outdoor clients per day are also provided therapeutic treatment on subsidized rates and even pro...