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Pathologist, suspended over Sharjeel Memon liquor controversy, resumes service
Dr Ansari has been appointed as Sindh Government Qatar Hospital's chief pathologist after nine months of suspension
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Sindh to launch mental health programme
Assembly session on budget continues, opposition and treasury criticise each other
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Health dept to conduct ‘biological survey’ to curb spread of HIV in Sindh
Sex workers, transgender persons, drug users to be screened in the first phase
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#YogaDay2019: How adopting yoga can benefit mental health
The world is also celebrating yoga day because of its spiritual and physical benefits
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CM Murad orders action against parents who refuse vaccines
Out of 24 polio cases reported in Pakistan during 2019, three are from Sindh
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Psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist: Who should you reach out to?
‘The Express Tribune’ goes over the basics of mental health and illnesses for a layperson
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Despite Centre's takeover, Sindh allocates Rs15b for JPMC, NICVD, NICH
A total of Rs52 billion have been earmarked for projects in Karachi
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Punjab medical sector gets a healthy boost
Sees significant increase compared to last year
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‘Sindh govt to seek help from WHO for curbing HIV’
Provincial health minister outlines government’s efforts to control the epidemic
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Health budget up by 19 per cent in Sindh
No funds allocated by Sindh govt for JPMC, NICVD, NICH
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Punjab Health minister visits hospital
Says no leniency would be tolerated for those providing medical facilities
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Budget 2019-20: Health tax on cigarettes ignored
Earlier, cabinet decided to make health levy part of Finance Bill 2019
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Sleeping in front of the TV could make women gain weight
Women who sleep with light exposure are at higher risk of obesity, says study
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Coffee saving lives - literally
In fluke experiment, espresso quells rare genetic disease
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Govt okays Rs360m for gynae, paeds wards of HFH
Amount will be spent on new equipment, beds, and infrastructure
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Every third child is underweight in Pakistan: survey
PM’s aide says 62% children lack Vitamin A
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Sindh CM lauds Christians' services in health sector
Services of Christian community in the development of Pakistan are worth mentioning, says CM
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Committee formed to probe minor burn victim’s death
Initial investigations refute allegations of negligence by doctors
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National Nutrition Survey to be unveiled today
According to the survey, the rate of nutritional deficiency in the country has increased
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PTI govt set to impose ‘health tax’ on cigarettes, carbonated drinks
Besides discouraging smoking, the move would generate revenue of Rs40 to Rs50 billion, says PM's focal person
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K-P procures hepatitis medicine worth Rs5m
Medicines now being supplied to patients but officials say procurement is insufficient to meet actual demand
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On being fed adulterated food
But no law can peter out these menaces until the culprits themselves wish to change
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Make that dish that you always wanted to try – 7 Blue Band Margarine recipes to add flavour to your table
Nutritionists from all over the globe are stressing the need to raise awareness regarding the importance of breakfast
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New drug therapy slows spread of pancreatic cancer: study
A third of patients receiving the medication still alive two years into a clinical trial
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Moonshine continues to cause irreparable damage to human health
In the past six months, seven people have died after consuming toxic liquor
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Another polio case reported in Bannu
Special immunisation campaign to be launched after Eid, says Babar Atta
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Want to reduce your sugar intake? Take cue from Hareem Farooq
Here's how it helped her sleeping routine
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Dating apps motivate eating disorders amongst users: study
The odds of these unhealthy dietary restrictions and behaviours were seen to be associated with gender
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US risks losing measles elimination status with record cases
The resurgence can mostly be traced back to un- or under-vaccinated travelers
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Health tax to cut tobacco, sugar consumption
SAPM Dr Zafar Mirza says new levies signify how much the nation prioritises its health
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‘Don't let tobacco take your breath away’
On World No Tobacco Day, WHO urges people to quit now and say no to second-hand smoke
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Iman Ali opens up on living with Multiple Sclerosis on World Multiple Sclerosis Day
'My speech, movements, everything is impacted,' actor wrote.
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Nine prisoners contract HIV/AIDS in Sheikhupura
Prison officials say district jail is over capacity, housing 2,000 prisoners
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Committee for dementia patients in the offing in Punjab
Provincial Minister addresses a high-level meeting at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department
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PM Imran approves increase in taxes on cigarettes
Also gives go-ahead for 1% health tax on all beverages to boost revenues
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Meghan Markle lookalike gears up to essay new Royal in upcoming film
Seriously, the resemblance is uncanny!
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Kit Harington checked into wellness treatment 'for personal reasons'
Actor was hard hit by the ending of 'Game of Thrones' and was being treated for stress, exhaustion and alcohol use
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'Few Pakistanis control blood pressure levels'
Doctors say obese women in cities more prone to hypertension
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Time for action
Together, we can create a world where no woman or girl is left behind because of her period. It’s time for action!
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WHO team called over HIV/AIDS outbreak: PM’s aide
Says NACP technical team sent to Larkana to coordinate with SACP
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A generation lost: Fear and self-loathing in HIV-ridden Larkana
As the number of HIV cases rises to over 650, health authorities' efforts to control the situation seem too little
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DC tells health officials to do rounds of government hospitals
Also gave directions to doctors and related staff to always be ready for emergencies
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HIV outbreak, inability to control polio a systematic failure: experts
Experts decry worsening healthcare situation
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Polio virus prevails in Hyderabad, states report
As health authorities express concern over the contamination of drinking water
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Centre takes control of three major health facilities in Karachi
Following the orders of Supreme Court
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PAC chief recommends suspension of Sindh health secretary
As health department have failed to submit a reply over the audit objections on billions of rupees of irregularities
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Graft worth millions uncovered in Sindh health dept
Audit reveals substandard equipment and medicine were provided to hospitals
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The silent spread of HIV
The Express Tribune takes an analytical look at the deadly virus in Pakistan
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PMA rejects PMDC Ordinance, 2019
Pakistan Medical Association terms ordinance illegal, unconstitutional and destructive
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Around 218 more measles cases detected in Karachi
A total of 979 suspected measles patients have been reported from across Sindh so far