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PMA rejects ordinance on medical commission
Demands restoration of old PMDC, formation of body to look after routine work
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Our looming public health challenge
Maybe the corona epidemic can spark a social movement.
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Ginger vs Turmeric: Here are the differences and benefits
Each commonly-used spice is more effective for health in various ways
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Latest coronavirus study implicates faecal transmission
Primary path is believed to be virus-laden droplets from an infected person's cough
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Japanese man hospitalised with pneumonia in Wuhan dies, coronavirus suspected
He is potentially the first Japanese to have died of the disease
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Death toll from new coronavirus set to surpass SARS, as China's fatalities above 700
WHO chief warns of worldwide shortages of gowns, masks, other protective equipment
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DC reviews anti-polio campaign arrangements
He also says to conduct screenings of foreign citizens, travellers to curb the coronavirus
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PMA criticises govt for neglecting health, meagre health budget
Laments lack of health policy amid growing population, increasing burden of diseases
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Week-long polio drive to begin on Monday
Over 13,000 workers will take part in the campaign, with security from 5,000 cops
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Khairpur student, who returned from coronavirus-hit China, tests negative
Shahzaib Rahujo had been quarantined since his return from China as he showed suspected symptoms of contagious disease
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3 tips to help prevent ageing while you sleep
Sleep wrinkles are real but there are helpful, easy ways to reduce their appearance
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Pangolin identified as potential link for coronavirus spread
China in January ordered a temporary ban on the trade in wild animals until the epidemic is under control
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Thai minister says kick out 'Western' tourists not wearing face masks
Thailand has detected 25 coronavirus cases, nine of those patients have recovered
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Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas
Saudi Arabia evacuates 10 students, Uzbekistan evacuates 251 from China
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Another 41 on Japan cruise have new coronavirus: minister
New cases raise the number of confirmed infections on board the ship to at least 61
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The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?
Outside mainland China, there have been more than 240 infections reported in nearly 30 other places
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China's Xi discusses coronavirus with Trump: state media
Trump says China is 'fully confident and capable of defeating the epidemic'
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6 signs that show you may be struggling with anxiety
There are many misconceptions about anxiety, but there are major indicators that could show you are suffering from it
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In pictures: World takes coronavirus precautions as cure remains elusive
People across the globe dawn face masks to protect themselves from the outbreak
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Saudi Arabia confirms bird flu case at farm in Riyadh
The case is the first outbreak of the H5N8 virus in Saudi Arabia since July 2018
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Mothers may pass coronavirus to unborn children, say Chinese doctors
The warning is issued after a baby tests positive for virus just 30 hours after birth in China
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How much coffee is actually too much?
Study reveals what you should know before pouring your next refill
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Malaysian journalist charged over China virus posts
She will face up to two years in prison for each count if found guilty
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Govt clarifies no suspension of flight operations to China
No decision has been taken to suspend flights, says Dr Zafar Mirza
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Vietnam setting up field hospitals for possible virus influx
Vietnam has banned all flights to and from mainland China, suspended new tourist visas for Chinese nationals
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Passengers quarantined on virus-hit cruise ship off Japan
So far, 10 people on the ship have tested positive for coronavirus
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Hong Kong medical staff strike for third day as locally transmitted virus cases rise
Health workers, members of other trade unions demand that the border with the mainland be completely sealed
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China virus toll nears 500; cruise ships, Hong Kong flights hit
Nearly 230 cases have been reported in 27 other countries, regions outside mainland China
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CM for recruitment of locals in NMTDs health facilities
K-P approves Rs100m emergency fund for Coronavirus
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‘No negligence to be tolerated’ in provision of health facilities
The provincial govt is taking measures to provide medical facilities to the people so that they can live healthy lives
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Chinese man with coronavirus symptoms put into isolation ward in Islamabad hospital
Bing Yang detected with high-temperature during screening at the Islamabad airport, according to sources
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China says 'urgently needs' medical masks to tackle virus
China's factories are only able to produce around 20 million masks a day, according to the ministry of industry
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36 evacuated from China to France show virus symptoms: Health minister
In all, 254 people arrived in France from the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the deadly virus was first detected
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J. Lo and Shakira prove age is just a number with Super Bowl performance
The former's 11-year-old was another highlight of the show
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176 Chinese nationals screened for coronavirus in Bahawalpur
No case of coronavirus reported yet
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Thailand sees ‘success’ treating coronavirus with drug cocktail
A Chinese woman infected with the deadly virus shows a dramatic improvement, says Thai health ministry
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Pakistan equipped to diagnose coronavirus: Mirza
199 information booths have been set up at various airports to cope with threat of coronavirus, says Dr Zafar Mirza
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SIUT establishes 3D laparoscopic unit
SIUT is Pakistan's first public hospital to have opened such a surgical unit, equipped with robot facility
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'Absurd and infuriating': Chinese nationals warn of Italy 'racism' over coronavirus
Italian newspapers reports cases of bullying against Chinese people following outbreak of disease
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Pakistan won’t evacuate citizens from China
We don't want to become reason for the spread of coronavirus by taking ‘emotional decision’, says PM’s top aide
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Nurse arrested for poisoning babies with morphine
Accused was taken into custody after German police found a syringe filled with traces of morphine in her locker
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Healthcare waste and the state-citizen relationship
Not all waste produced in Healthcare Establishments (HCE) is hazardous
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India moves to allow abortions up to 24 weeks
Current Indian law does not allow terminations after 20 weeks unless the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother
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Administration clears Chinese workers screened for coronavirus in Pakistan
Engineers, technicians gone on holidays to China barred from coming back
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Doctors block road outside LRH
Demand inclusion in a specialization training programme
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Coronavirus scare looms over Karachi
Eight suspected cases of the virus reported in the city
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Emergent infections: what to do?
There is no control of narrative, and there is more confusion than answers.
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Case registered against health workers for child’s death
Father claims baby girl died of an infection after being vaccinatet without consent
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Another swine flu case emerges in Karachi
On January 5, a 35-year-old man died of the virus while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Clifton
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Chinese premier visits virus epicentre as death toll hits 80
Wuhan is already under virtual lockdown and severe limits on movement are in place in several other Chinese cities