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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan suffering from 'rare disease'
Actor says he is fighting for choices
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UK study finds new superbug typhoid strain behind outbreak in Hyderabad
Experts say an outbreak of drug-resistant typhoid that began in November 2016 is still spreading
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Polio disaster averted
Pakistan remains one of the only three countries that still harbours the virus
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Deadly 'long-lost disease' rages through Rohingya camps
Seven specialist diphtheria field clinics have been set up to treat the rising number of patients
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Indonesia fights 'extraordinary' diphtheria outbreak that has killed 32
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads through close physical contact or through the air and can be fatal
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Three dead as diphtheria spreads in Yemen
More than 2,000 people have died of cholera in Yemen this year
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'Doctors in Pakistan give less time to patients'
Checkup time, doctors' interest impact treatment, patient recovery, according to survey
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Pneumonia claims 92,000 children’s lives annually
Paediatricians stress on early detection and vaccination
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Outbreak: Winter diseases rampant as smog envelops city
Physicians advise citizens to keep themselves warm and take precautionary measures
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NIH to train disease detectives
Over 25 participants from different institutions of twin cities are participating in the Frontline FELTP courses
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Diabetes on the rise in Gujranwala Division
Over 3.8 million people in the region suffer from diabetes
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Nigeria warns over suspected monkeypox outbreak
Thirty-one suspected cases of the viral disease have been identified since the first was reported
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Denial and neglect
Facts, it is said, care little about feelings or emotions
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PGMI to hold series of workshops on diabetes
The four sessions will take place on October 9, 12, 23 and 30
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Govt claims virus situation under control
As many as 188 confirmed dengue patients have been reported in Punjab this year
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The HIV problem
Contracting a disease that has no cure brings with it grave anxiety and depression
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‘When the neighbours heard cancer, they deserted me’
Farzana Ahsan is still living with the stigma of developing breast cancer
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Doctors urged to use all resources to battle disease
PMGI principal says government is dealing with the issue on a war-footing basis
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Special Report: A Leper's Tale
Today, many continue to suffer and live in isolation as the disease continues to haunt them
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‘Schizophrenic’ killer’s wife wants quick SC review
Three-member bench previously rejected her appeal while observing Imdad’s disease is not permanent
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Measles outbreak in Umerkot claims lives of 10 children
Villagers accuse officials of ignoring the community, leading to the deaths; demand inquiry
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WHO warns of cholera threat in Bangladesh Rohingya camps
More than 436,000 refugees have crossed the border from Rakhine since August 25
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Cuba says found no proof of attack on US diplomats
US considering whether to close its embassy in Cuba following the alleged attacks, said Tillerson
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34 suspected cases of H1N1 influenza reported in Punjab
Virus is a common cause of acute respiratory illnesses
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Alarm over flesh-eating ulcer cases in Australia
There is no way to prevent the disease and its exact mode of transmission is still unknown said the UN body
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Punjab tops list of new AIDs cases in Pakistan
Govt hospital doctors say the situation is worse than official figures suggest
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Govt goes on the offensive against disease
CS says affective measures at this stage will benefit people during the season
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Cholera cases in Yemen could hit 850,000 this year: Red Cross
Less than 30 percent of the medicines needed in Yemen are reaching the country
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Tanzanian city gets new sewage scheme to curb disease, ocean pollution
Ocean contamination is a problem in all Tanzania’s coastal cities
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Sindh's fifth naegleria-related death of 2017 reported in Karachi
KWSB should come forward to protect citizens from disease, says focal person for naegleria
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Steps advised to avert threat
Experts suggest only precautionary measures can save people from the disease
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Achievable goal: Stopping polio ‘within reach’
Senator Farooq says the recently finalised NEAP 2017-18 shows govt’s resolve
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Five-day campaign to start soon
The DC urged citizens, particularly parents, to come forward and play their role in eliminating this crippling disease
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WHO warns of fast approaching spread of untreatable superbug gonorrhoea
WHO estimates 78 million people a year get gonorrhoea, an STD that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.
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Faisalabad continues to grapple with chickenpox as two more lives lost
Death toll rises to 23, government fails to take preventive measures
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Man who inspired ice bucket challenge dispels death reports
Peter Frates posted a video of himself in a hospital bed while Pearl Jam’s Alive played in the background
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The danger associated with refilling plastic bottles
The number of bacteria found on re-used water bottles is more than the amount present on a typical toilet seat.
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Contagious disease: Faisalabad continues to grapple with chickenpox
It has been observed that large number of adults have fallen victim to disease
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10 things your eyes can tell you about your health
Changes in your eyes can signal vision problems, diabetes, stress or even retinal detachment
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Norway to kill 2,000 reindeer to eradicate disease
The disease makes deer brains spongy, causing the animal to lose weight and die
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K-P issues chikungunya alert
Chikungunya disease is caused by the bite of a specific mosquito
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Mosquito-borne disease: Health experts urge for a policy to counter chikungunya
Also advise federal health ministry to include chickenpox vaccine in its national Expanded Programme on Immunisation
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Viral disease: Is Lahore at risk of Chikungunya?
Expert says piles of garbage lying around city may spread the virus
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Take precautions: Eating for two 'harms the health of mum and baby'
Consuming sugary foods may disrupt crucial processes leading to heart disease and diabetes
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Cultural barriers hamper immunisation
Health experts urge parents to inoculate their children to guard against preventable diseases
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Elton John recovering from 'potentially deadly' bacterial infection
The 'Rocket Man' singer spent two nights in intensive care in the UK
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Two more die of chickenpox in Faisalabad, toll hits 14
Local authorities do not have exact data on the number of chickenpox cases in Faisalabad
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Over 100 Indian children died after 'eating lychees on empty stomach'
Most of the sufferers were poor children
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Bangladesh treats first case of 'tree girl' syndrome
Doctors believe Sahana is the first woman to have this skin condition.
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Bangladesh 'Tree Man' sees hope after 16 surgeries
Bajandar's cure was a remarkable milestone in the history of medical science