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Our non-communicable diseases challenge
Pakistan confronts a longstanding, largely unaddressed public health crisis
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K-P hopes to be free of poliovirus by next year
Government, health officials renew pledge to fight the virus till the end
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Women are more vulnerable to psoriasis disease
Psoriasis drastically affects the everyday lives of more than 125 million people worldwide
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'Every eighth woman is at risk of cancer'
Experts say awareness key to preventing breast cancer
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Dalda’s #MeriAwaz campaign tackles body shaming
Join #MeriAwaz movement with Aamina Shiekh and take a stand against labeling
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K-P hospitals in a shambles despite government’s tall claims: CJP
Govt unable to provide health, education facilities to citizens has failed its people, says Justice Nisar
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Women, girls donate hair for cancer patients in Karachi
NGO collects donations to prepare wigs
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Understanding the trauma behind #MeToo
Trauma responses such as friend, flop and freeze are frequently mistaken as consent
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Let’s talk about it: KU to launch mental health awareness drive
Prevalence of depression in Pakistan is more than 40%
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Anti-viral blue pill stopping spread of AIDS-causing virus: study
Research shows an unprecedented reduction in HIV cases among guy, bisexual men
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Experts urge people to avoid low quality cooking oil
Say reheating oils to cause more harm than good; use of dairy or vegetable ghee remains debatable
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Panel to present report on medicine theft in Punjab
District health authorities are directed to adopt standards set by govt
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Around 200,000 quacks operating in Sindh: PMA official
SHCC refutes the perception that it is responsible for the crisis
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UoT observes International Mental Health Day
Keynote speaker describes importance of mental health in education
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‘Clean hands — a recipe for health’
Global hand-Washing Day goes unnoticed in Pakistan
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Australia gives $37-mln boost to spending on youth mental health
The announcement comes a week ahead of a crucial by-election
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Anti-measles campaign set to begin tomorrow
7.1m children to receive vaccinations in 29 districts across the province
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Most Hyderabad's water samples unfit for human consumption: study
Alarming presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria detected in Hyderabad
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Punajb jaundice epidemic claims another life
More than 100 people have died of disease so far
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MARK3, gene responsible for mysterious blindness, discovered in Pakistan
Mysterious eyeball disappearance disease was unexplainable till this research
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Study links air pollution to risk of mouth cancer
Report has looked at data from 66 Taiwanese air quality monitoring stations
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World Mental Health Day: Young people in a changing world
The Express Tribune sheds light on some of the most common mental health issues experienced by youth
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Sindh task force to launch ‘intense’ campaign for eradication of polio, measles
CM claims he is trying his best to make Sindh healthy, wealthy and cleaner
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Diarrhoea divides Sindh health experts and journalists
Government, media urged to work hand in hand to raise awareness
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K-P asks DHOs to monitor health facilities
DHOs slam govt for redundancy measure amid IMU’s existence
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Know your symptoms: Copper is essential for your body, but too much could end up killing you
'Unexplained liver pain, behavioural change, physical difficulties can all be signs of Wilson disease'
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5 eating habits to adopt ahead of your big day
One of the things that a bride-to-be worries about is how to loose a few pounds so she can fit into her wedding dress
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JPMC sets up special ward for dog-bite cases
Amid no campaign to control stray dogs, incidents of dog-bites rise across the city
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PM approves polio emergency programme
Says extra resources would be generated through donor agencies
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Punjab minister pledges improved health facilities
Says international conferences will help young professionals
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Punjab health department to adopt K-P model
Under the act, teaching hospitals in the province are granted complete autonomy
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Health promise: Capital to get 4 new hospitals
Health minister says government is working on four additional major hospitals in federal capital
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Measles vaccination drive begins on October 15
The drive will vaccinate 7.3 million children from nine months to five years of age
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Punjab to focus on health, education, clean water
Minister says govt aims to target sectors in accordance with its priorities
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Eight more test positive for dengue virus
Patients moved to quarantine wards in Allied Hospitals
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DFID teams up with local partners to improve hygiene standards
Project aims to provide hygiene products and training to one million rural households in five years
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Nutrition week starts to comate stunted grown
Minister inaugurates nutrition and breastfeeding awareness drive in slum area
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Religious scholars to back measles vaccination drive in K-P
Health officials highlight importance of clerics and ulema in society
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Wilson Disease: A hereditary disorder that is very much treatable
Seminar aims to shed light on the disease, its causes, prognosis and treatment options
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Do not take chest pain lightly, advise cardiologists
Tabba Heart Institute holds seminar on World Heart Day in collaboration with PharmEvo and Express Media Group
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NICVD launches preventive cardiology programme in Karachi
As per WHO's research, 30 people die in Pakistan every hour of heart disease
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2,520 patients administered substandard injections in Layyah
Drug inspectors also seized the remaining 15,120 injections
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Policy advisory body for K-P health sector
Panel will review current policy, strategic direction of the department
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WHO officials briefed on Karachi anti-polio campaign
Eradication of polio from Karachi critical for on-going efforts to help rid country of the disease
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Govt forms task force for health sector
Around 13 experts from private and public sector are part of the team
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India launches 'Modicare', world's biggest health scheme
The programme, dubbed 'Modicare', promises health cover worth INR500,000 to every poor family
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4 reasons you experience annoying neck pains
While neck pains rarely leads to serious problems, they can cause a lot of discomfort
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Karachi University Health dept to establish forensic DNA lab
The health department has decided to establish a forensic DNA laboratory
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Human brains are naturally attracted to laziness: study
Researches suggested that our brains may simply be wired to prefer lying on the couch
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Health dept issues alert for hospitals across Punjab
Leave of emergency staff at tehsil and district headquarters hospital have been cancelled