The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is currently in the process of its accreditation/certification from the World Health Organization… Read More
Video Game Addiction Officially Classified as a Mental Health Issue by WHO
The World Health Organization has officially declared video game addiction as a mental disorder. The fine print, on the other… Read More
3.28 Million Pakistanis Are Suffering from Lethal Fungal Infections
More than 3.28 million Pakistanis are living with infections such as keratitis (which can cause blindness) and the life-threatening Candida… Read More
Govt’s Tax Scheme Backfires as Tobacco Consumption Increases in Pakistan
A survey conducted by the Centre for Social Education and Development (CSED), titled ‘Impact of Price Increase/Decrease over Tobacco Consumption’,… Read More
WHO Reveals The Reason Behind Recent Dengue Outbreak
The World Health Organization recently published a report on the outbreak of a huge number of dengue cases in Peshawar.… Read More
People Suffering from Blindness to Triple By 2050: WHO
The number of blind people is predicted to rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050. In addition, there… Read More
Must Read: Here’s What Causes Cancer in Pakistan and How to Prevent it
While the news of the inauguration of third Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) in Karachi was welcomed, one has… Read More
Dr. Sania Nishtar Among Final 3 Nominees to Lead World Health Organization
A few months ago, Dr Sania Nishtar, a Pakistani candidate for the World Health Organization (WHO) presented her vision and… Read More
First Case of Chikungunya Confirmed in Islamabad
Amidst the Chikungunya chaos in Karachi where several thousand people were affected by the disease, there were legitimate fears that… Read More
Chikungunya or Dengue: Causes, Symptoms, Possible Cure and How to Prevent It! [Guide]
The Karachi disease outbreak has been making rounds on the local news channels and on online blogs. The mysterious disease… Read More
No Cases of Chikungunya Infection in Pakistan: WHO
A recent outbreak of a mysterious disease in the Malir area of Karachi has sparked rumors regarding the origin and… Read More
Chicken Meat Contaminated With Lead in Karachi: Report
A seminar “Heavy Metals, Food, Safety and Child Development” was held at Agha Khan University recently. During it, some alarming… Read More