Nature

Insights, strategies for Lahore, mega cities to address toxic air pollution

A bustling mega city housing an estimated population of 12-13 million, Lahore grapples with severe air pollution concerns, especially evident in the winter months. The pervasive smog not only poses immediate health risks such as respiratory issues and eye irritation but also exacerbates existing conditions like asthma. Additionally, air pollution contributes to broader environmental problems […]

Pakistan

Global Fund approves $282m grant to fight tuberculosis, malaria programs in Pakistan

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) has approved a 282 million dollar grant for Tuberculosis and Malaria control program in Pakistan, according to the Ministry of National Health Services. After approval from the technical review committee of the Global Fund, the grant was approved for Pakistan. Minister for National Health Services Abdul […]

World

WHO chief asks nations to make reforms for future pandemics, corona return

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that countries must still strengthen response to the coronavirus disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, although Covid-19 may no longer be a public health emergency. Delivering his report to the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, he told member states that the […]

Uncategorized

Children in Punjab, Sindh districts to be vaccinated as polio drive begins

LAHORE: A polio vaccination campaign to immunize more than 21.54 million children under the age of five started as the Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs) commenced in 13 districts of Punjab province. The five-day vaccination campaign will continue in two phases due to the concurring activities of the seventh national census. In the first phase, over […]

Opinion

What you may know about nutrition-related issues, food-borne illnesses

When we talk about nutrition-related issues and food-borne illnesses, we must not neglect importance of nutrition education and its impacts on the overall health status of various communities. In Pakistan, the nutrition education is important because food choices have an impact on personal health, community well-being, and the environment. Dietary and physical activity patterns are […]

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