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PMA general body criticises Multan chapter for suspending elections
Prof Haraj observed doctors in K-P serve 56 hours a week while in Punjab doctors serve 78 hours a week
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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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Two more die of dengue virus in Peshawar, toll rises to 30
As many as 1,682 people are screened out of which around 270 are found to have been infected
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Burns and trauma centre established in Hayatabad Medical Complex
The Workers Welfare Fund establishes 60-bed Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Burns and Trauma Center at a cost of Rs711 million
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Capital forms task force to prevent dengue virus spread
Surveillance teams to be set up at UC level; Punjab offers help
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‘Regulate blood collecting organisations’
Health experts want provincial government set up a body to monitor organisations, which collect blood independently
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KTH seeks help in building ‘dengue ward’
Hospital had to vacate other wards to make room for infected patients
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Ayesha Farooq monitors anti-polio campaign in Rawalpindi
She visits sewerage sample collection sites and enquires about drainage areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
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Senator Farooq monitors polio campaign in capital
Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq pays surprise visits to different localities of the capital
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Senate panel asks Shifa hospital to submit records
Capital lacks laws to regulate bills charged by hospitals
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HMC sent notices for allowing mosquito carriers to walk
Two die of viral fever in Haripur, people demand anti-mosquito spray
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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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Committee formed to oversee medical equipment exhibition
It will carry out planning to discuss and replicate important Turkish models in Punjab
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How can Pakistan effectively eliminate virus, mosquito
Modern strategies must include biological means to genetically modify, eliminate vectors
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Japan restaurant highlights dementia awareness
Japan is global frontrunner in confronting dementia
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Experts warn of influenza spread
Say this is an epidemic disease and needs immediate control
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New block ready to treat SIMS patients
CM will later formally inaugurate the OPD
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Petition in SC calls for measures to tackle Silicosis disease sought
Silicosis is a form of pneumococcus
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Pakistan 'not prepared to detect and respond to health threats’: WHO report
World body highlights the shortcomings of the country’s health sector
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Clubfeet patient get clinic in LRH
Will help cure rising number of babies with congenital deformity
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Pakistani would-be bridegroom undergoes rare heart surgery in Dubai
Fakharul Islam, 28, was admitted to hospital after a heart failure
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A fifth of global deaths linked to diet: study
'Among all forms of malnutrition, poor dietary habits is leading risk factor for mortality'
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PHC wants to know how K-P’s hospitals dispose of medical waste
Court grants provincial health department, EPA two weeks to file reports
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Girl dies of dengue fever in Havelian
People of the union council have demanded cogent measures by the K-P government against the spread of deadly virus
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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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‘Vaccinating children in line with Islamic teachings’
Islamic scholars reiterate support to take eradication efforts over finish line
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K-P govt approves supply of 15 drugs
K-P Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Tuesday approves a summary
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Sitting most of the day may lead to an early grave: study
'Lack of activity in our muscles affects our ability to metabolise our sugars efficiently'
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Debt drives kidney harvesting in Punjab's citrus orchards
Officials estimate that there could be at least 1,000 victims of the illegal kidney trade every year
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Cancer immunotherapy proves itself in earlier-stage disease
Possibility of early intervention also raises questions about screening to spot cancer early on
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T.Edit’s Fashion Week Survival Guide
We bring you a guide to prepare for the most happening event in fashion.
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After Hours: Fatima Zara Mallick
From eating clean, to how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, she reveals all
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Ailing artist: Veteran actor hospitalised in critical condition
The veteran actor has appeared in Hindko, Pashto and Urdu plays and his career spans over four decades.
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The beginners guide to running and staying fit
According to research, running can reduce back pain, keep knees healthy and benefits spine
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Bariatric surgery may lead to lower fertility rates among men
Men who have gone through bariatric surgery may be at increased risk of sperm aberrations
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Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease
Statins also reduced overall risk of death by coronary heart disease by 28%
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Bahawalpur to get 50 motorcycle ambulances
Medical technicians have been recruited for motorcycle ambulance service after acquiring professional training
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Joint efforts stressed to control dengue
people should adopt precautionary measures to eradicate dengue chances, said CEO Health
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Karachi confirms its first polio case in over a year
The seven-month-old was only vaccinated once for the virus
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Human stem cells restore mobility in Parkinson's monkeys: study
Scientists from Takahashi's laboratory tested ways to avoid rejection of implanted neuron cells
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Scientists launch virtual reality game to detect Alzheimer's
Game's creators hope it could eventually enable diagnosis, treatments of patients far earlier
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PMA urges government to facilitate healthcare commission
Security to hospitals and doctors demanded
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WHO reveals water storage in containers behind dengue surge in Peshawar
Samples collected from 23 water containers in Tehkal tested positive for dengue virus
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Around 0.2m lose legs due to diabetes
Medical experts say 80% amputations can be prevented with proper care, medication
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6 ways to prevent 'yo-yo dieting'
Now you can lose that fat AND keep it off!
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‘Saaf Pani Programme to be Punjab’s saviour’
Programme will provide safe drinking water to every household within 0.5 kilometres radius
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Australian researchers may have found cure to dreaded peanut allergy
Trial results have lasted four years after treatment
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Gold could be used to treat cancer, scientists say
Gold is a safe chemical element and has the ability to accelerate or catalyse chemical reactions
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UHS hosts orientation seminar
Invigilators were selected after detailed scrutiny of documents and service record.
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The Notepad: Zainab Muhammad
Zainab Muhammad, partner at Impact, yogi and jewellery designer jots down her go-to food items