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In lockdown, sanitary napkins become a luxury
Over 28 million women across Pakistan may be left without access to menstrual products, says HER Pakistan co-founder
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Chinese firm seeks NIH collaboration to conduct Covid-19 vaccine trials in Pakistan
Given spread pandemic, urgency is critical to launch of any clinical trial in Pakistan, says pharma firm
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Fiscal stimulus to prevent the coronavirus shock
Impact of the coronavirus is expected to start diluting in a couple of months from now
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As coronavirus advances, doctors rethink rush to ventilate
Medical experts rethink when and how to use mechanical ventilators to treat severe sufferers of the disease
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Genetic disorder deprives Basti Sohalan of sight, opportunities
Villagers expect government to lift them out of poverty
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Sindh CM worries over surge in local transmission of Covid-19
Provincial capital worst hit by such cases, with 1,300 locally transmitted cases
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Superstore closed as employee catches coronavirus in Karachi
All the staff members of the store have also been tested for Covid-19
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North Korean media silent on Kim's whereabouts as speculation on health rages
White House says it is closely monitoring the matter
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‘Global, regional health cooperation only way forward’
Experts say cooperation must align with healthcare
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‘Social distancing key to containing pandemic’
“In the next 10-12 months there could be a big breakthrough with regard to coronavirus vaccine.”
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SHC disapproves increase in drug price
Pricing panel has not approved hike in Rocephin price
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WHO pledges £2.67m for Pakistan to battle Covid-19
Funding package will be used in 27 districts across all provinces in the country
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Pakistan to export chloroquine to help ‘friendly countries’ in fight against Covid-19
PM's aide says Pakistan has surplus stock of around 40 million tablets and export will not cause shortage in country
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Thailand records 19 new coronavirus cases, one new death
It has a total of 2,811 cases, 48 deaths
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WHO warns lifting of coronavirus lockdowns must be gradual
Until a vaccine is found, the process of adapting to the epidemic will have to become a new normal
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LIVE: Punjab sees sharp spike in coronavirus cases, taking nationwide tally to 9,215
With 7 more deaths, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa toll reaches 74 – the highest coronavirus fatalities anywhere in the country
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Over 40 cops quarantined after suspect tests positive for Covid-19 in Hyderabad
Hyderabad police have so far arguably been nonchalant about exposure of personnel to coronavirus patients
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Britain not thinking of easing 'coronavirus lockdown restrictions yet'
UK almost reaches its peak after reporting 15,000 deaths by the global pandemic
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Sindh govt to begin rapid testing in hotspots of Karachi’s South district
Results of these tests, of which 300 will be carried out in a day, can be acquired in 10 minutes
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Covid -19: Experimental drug shows promising results in US hospital after rapid recoveries
Patients showed signs of improvement despite having severe fever and respiratory problems
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Princess Sofia of Sweden becomes a nurse to help fight Covid-19
The Princess is trading in tiaras for scrubs
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SIUT coronavirus clinic sees influx
A total of 15 seriously ill patients were placed on ventilators
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3,265 bodies brought for burial in 49 days
April sees lowest number of burials so far, compared to the last six months
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Scattered protests push back on US coronavirus stay-at-home orders
As Covid-19 restrictions shutter businesses, disrupt lives and decimate US economy
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'Absolute legend' British veteran raises $22 million by walking for the health service
Bringing a ray of hope amid the doom of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 143,000 people worldwide
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Release of essential medication being delayed across Pakistan
Delay comes due to absence of signing authority at NCL
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The unsung heroes of coronavirus control room
They continue to provide help, on foot and by phone, despite people hanging up on them constantly
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Explainer: Why are some South Koreans who recovered from coronavirus testing positive again?
Experts say among the main possibilities are re-infection, a relapse, or inconsistent tests
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Can influenza surveillance system help Pakistan identify coronavirus clusters? WHO thinks so
Social distancing difficult to implement in slums, says WHO's Mike Ryan while recognising Pakistan's Covid-19...
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Think globally, act locally to defeat coronavirus: PM's aide
Asad Umar says government’s decisions on easing restrictions based on ground facts
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98-year-old doctor keeps working through coronavirus crisis
Christian Chenay holds virtual consultations for COVID-19 patients, some of whom he has treated for decades
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Why you could be experiencing vivid dreams during quarantine
In case you thought you were the only one..
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Trump cuts WHO funding over coronavirus, global death toll mounts
Drawing condemnation from infectious disease experts
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Coronavirus cases fatality rate ‘very low in Pakistan’
Dr Zafar Mirza says infections two-third lower than forecast
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South Korea reports more recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again
People urged to follow strict social distancing until at least April 19
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Hospital allocates wards for infected doctors
PMA delegation shares suggestions after 40 suspected cases surface
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AJK govt's timely measures kept coronavirus at bay: President Masood
AJK president lauds Ministry of Information Technology for establishing COVID-19 Information Control Room
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WATCH: PM appeals for more registration of Corona Relief Tiger Force
Premier Imran also extends deadline for registration till April 15
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Once the biggest outbreak outside of China, South Korean city reports zero new coronavirus cases
South Korea used widespread testing, social distancing measures to bring the numbers down
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Worldwide coronavirus cases jump to 1.5 million
Since emerging in China, coronavirus has infected 1,503,900 people, killed 89,915, says Johns Hopkins University
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Sindh likely to extend lockdown by a week amid fears of coronavirus spread in slums
Decision is under consideration after emergence of COVID-19 patients from a katchi abadi
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DUHS researchers look to boost natural immunity against COVID-19
Health experts identify two gene mutations that may help develop resistance against virus
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Possible virus treatment found in flora, claim Indonesian researchers
Results of research show presence of potential anti-viral, anti-microbial substances in red guava, say experts
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LIVE: People urged to avoid Friday prayer in mosques as national COVID-19 tally tops 4,500
Contagious disease claims 66 lives while at least 556 patients recover across the country
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Safety kits provided to gravediggers: Wasim Akhtar
Karachi mayor says all graveyards will be kept closed for Shab-e-Barat, no stalls to be set up outside
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The challenge of keeping Lyari residents at home
Dwellers consider social interaction crucial to their survival, refuse to stay indoors
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Fragile health facilities may face corona catastrophe
Healthcare system may collapse if COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in Pakistan
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Aga Khan University unveils CoronaCheck self-screening app
The app will help evaluate symptoms of coronavirus and bust misconceptions about the global pandemic
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Govt hospitals told to reopen OPDs
Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho directs all government hospitals to reopen their OPDs
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Attempt to stigmatise China is 'political virus', says envoy
Liu Xiaoming says China has participated actively in global response to COVID-19