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SHC asks health commission to submit detailed report of its performance
The commission head is summoned with complete record of all actions taken by SHCC
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Senate body seeks details of HIV cases in Sindh
Committee chairman expresses concern over rising number of Aids cases in Sindh
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6 safe fitness tips for pregnant women
It is important for to-be-mum’s to indulge in cardio and not shy away from strength training exercises
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‘Smoking kills thousands in Pakistan annually’
Speakers highlight dangers of smoking particularly among students
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In K-P, doctors warn of complete strike from today
Health minister says protest is only about transfer of doctors to addresses listed in their domiciles
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In Pakistan, people die unnecessarily
One dares demand accountability before another life is lost
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215 houses found dengue ‘positive’ in Pindi
District officials direct for expediting, expanding the drive
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Attack on health
The attack on health is an attack on our present and on our future
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Timely vaccines best defence against disease
Health experts call for mass awareness campaign on immunisation campaigns
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Health experts support public-private partnership to strengthen system
Govt needs assistance to ensure trained, experienced doctors in healthcare, says health secretary
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Dozens quarantined in California after measles exposure
Department of Public Health says hundreds at UCLA and Cal State were exposed to a measles carrier
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BJP leader’s ‘cow urine cured her cancer’ claim debunked by top oncologists
'Only radiotherapy, chemotherapy and now immunotherapy are accepted as scientific treatments for breast cancer'
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US measles cases highest since 2000 as global anti-vax movement surges
The anti-vax phenomenon has adherents across Western countries but is particularly high profile in the US
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PFA organises awareness camp
25-member team comprising expert nutritionists and doctors guide more than 500 people
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Speak your mind: brain implant translates thought to speech
Researchers said they had successfully reconstructed 'synthetic' speech using an implant to scan brain signals
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Two doctors lose licences over fake autopsy reports
PMDC to introduce new ranking system with punitive and award measures
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IBA Karachi organises lecture on 'The Economy of Modern Sindh' by Dr Husain
Lecture discusses socio-economic problems that have plagued Sindh
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First public sector Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit set up at DUHS
Sindh govt seeking more avenues in the health sector, assures Bilawal
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NICVD opens ninth chest pain unit in the city
Over 200,000 patients have been provided medical support since May 2018 by the existing CPUs
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Mahira Khan hopes for better healthcare for the disabled, elderly
So angry and disappointed, the actor tweeted
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For your cat's health and yours, keep it indoors
Intriguingly, the farther domesticated felines are from the equator, the more likely they are to be afflicted
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KPFSA seizes stock of noodles containing banned salt
Factories making copies of famous soft drink brands sealed, over 0.15m litres of counterfeit cola discarded
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Over 26,000 people have used Sehat Insaf Card, K-P CM told
Health dept briefs CM on eight-month performance
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Hepatitis on the rise in K-P
Official figures reveal at least 4,000 diagnosed with hepatitis C, 2,500 with hepatitis B this year so far
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Chief minister orders steps to strengthen BHUs
LRH sacks head of cardiology dept, suspends surgeries until further notice
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PIMS to offer FCPS training to specialising doctors
CPSP teams expected to visit hospital next week
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In K-P, leishmania reaches epidemic proportions
Meanwhile, K-P government institutions are busy in ‘Green and Clean Pakistan’
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Sindh Health Care Commission becomes temporarily non-functional
Health minister will appoint commission's new chief
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Federal health minister seeks special audit of DRAP over drugs price hike
Letter written to Auditor General as health ministry continues the crackdown on overpriced drugs
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‘Healthy individuals, prosperous society’
Khyber Medical University Vice Chancellor Dr Arshad Javaid says adequate nutrition is critical for a healthy life
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10.9% of K-P population has used at least one illicit substance in past year: report
Highest prevalence of opiate users found in Balochistan
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Dalai Lama discharged from hospital
Three days after being admitted with what an aide called a "light cough"
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K-P govt signs deal to strengthen secondary health services
USAID-funded project will help implement global health security agenda
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Capital’s hospitals told to devise dengue management plans
Pindi seeks recruitment of 350 women sanitation officials to conduct dengue surveillance
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Cardiac centre employees’ contract to be extended
Subcommittee formed to probe jobs quota implemented by provinces
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Lahore’s LUMS varsity students protest sexist posts on social media
Group of students shared posts on social networks with derogatory remarks
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Poor diets linked to 20% deaths globally
Eating too much sodium is the largest cause of fatalities
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Operations at RIUT put on hold due to shortage of funds
Citizens decry lack of govt hospitals for kidney diseases
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K-P food authority seizes spurious milk powder
Will ask genuine product suppliers to warn dealers against selling fakes
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K-P CM approves free treatment for cancer patients
Rs4.9 billion project will benefit over 5,000 patients from 2019 to 2022
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Immunisation drive to start in tribal districts
EPI, WHO devise joint strategy for control of measles, diphtheria and pertussis
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1,525-strong team formed for nutrition week
Staff comprises 1,378 lady health workers, 78 school nutrition officers, 69 lady health supervisors
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20-year-old man dies of gastro in Kasur
Health experts say consumption of unhygienic food major cause of such diseases
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K-P health dept told to fill vacant posts
There are 130 vacant posts of doctors in district Lakki Marwat
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70% of loose milk in Punjab poisonous for consumption
Turkey made pasteurisation of milk mandatory in 1995 and banned sale of loose milk in 2008
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'Preventive measures necessary to avoid heat-related ailments'
Medical experts call for a healthy diet, safety measures when going out in city's rising temperatures
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Children in South Asia hardest hit by air pollution, says study
'If air pollution levels were brought within WHO guidelines Pakistan would see life expectancy increase by one year'
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Campus canteens in K-P found unhealthy, unhygienic
Food authority report suggests campuses improve infrastructure, screen contractors and staff
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Roadside drinks termed health hazard
Sale of low-quality drinks increases with onset of summer
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Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 shows progress
Highlights problem areas like malnutrition, access to family planning