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The antibiotic threat
Today, there are problems around the world with antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance
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Global fight against tuberculosis hinges on India stepping up funding: WHO
India is the world's TB hotspot as it accounts for 23 per cent of global cases
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WHO warns of widespread misunderstanding of superbug threat
Penicillin-based drugs and other antibiotics have no impact on viruses
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Sausages, bacon and other processed meats can cause cancer: WHO
Experts say eating processed meats like hot dogs, sausages, bacon and red meat can cause colorectal cancer
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Road accidents kill 1.25 mn each year, Africa deadliest: WHO
WHO recommends that maximum speed in urban areas should be set no higher than 50 kilometres per hour
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Two new Ebola cases in Guinea, WHO says
WHO has warned against prematurely assuming the outbreak is over because the virus could pop up again in 42 days
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Lure quick bucks? C-section procedures increase in capital
Private hospitals charging Rs50,000 to Rs100,000 per case
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Viral alert: WHO issues alert over MERS import
WHO Country Representative Dr Michel Thieren said, “Pakistan has not yet reported any case of MERS-CoV so far
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Three Pakistani cities among most polluted cities in the world
Karachi ranks number 5 just ahead of Peshawar and Rawalpindi which stand at six and seven on the list
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Post-devolution issues: Call for unified vision to streamline health policy
Public-sector allocations for health are just 0.4 per cent of GDP.
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Pakistan outdoes India in Tobacco control: WHO
Report reveals Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have been more successful in curbing deaths caused by tobacco
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Pak-Afghan trade deal, a closely guarded secret
Provisions may be interpreted as against national interests.
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Drug case: Former Karachi commissioner’s son granted bail
The son of former Karachi commissioner Aziz Ashrafi granted bail against solvent surety of Rs0.1 million.
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President in town: Highways, sewage plants and flood rehabilitation projects discussed
President Zardari suggests inviting foreign companies to rebuild flood-hit homes.