Israeli army opens fire at hospital wards: Gaza health ministry GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Wednesday that Israeli forces have opened fire at hospital... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:25pm
Pakistan Awareness workshop on drug use and HIV LAHORE: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
World Gaza ‘catastrophic’ health situation almost impossible to improve: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization chief said on Sunday it will be all but impossible to improve the... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
Print WHO demands immediate access to Gaza GENEVA: The World Health Organization’s executive board on Sunday adopted a resolution calling for immediate,... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:05am
World Gaza war having ‘catastrophic’ health impact: WHO chief GENEVA: The war between Israel and Hamas is having a catastrophic impact on health in the Gaza Strip, the head of... Updated 10 Dec, 2023 10:19pm
Pakistan Move to discourage consumption: ‘FED on cigarettes hiked by 146pc on WHO’s advice’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken big strides, increasing federal excise duty (FED) by 146 percent on cigarettes in line... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Editorials ‘Humanity’s darkest hour’ EDITORIAL: Qatar’s ruler was right to call the international community’s response to Israeli aggression in Gaza... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
World Gaza cannot afford to lose another hospital bed: WHO GENEVA: Gaza’s health system is on its knees and cannot afford to lose another ambulance or a single hospital bed... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:34pm
World Alcohol taxes aren’t high enough: says WHO LONDON: The World Health Organisation urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
World Situation in Gaza 'getting worse by the hour': WHO GENEVA: A World Health Organization official in Gaza said on Tuesday the situation was deteriorating by the hour as... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 10:26pm
World How climate change is making the world sick DUBAI: Heat stress. Lung damage from wildfire smoke. The spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes into new regions as... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 08:30pm
Opinion Battling food insecurity in Pakistan In the world where technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs are pushing the boundaries of perceived... Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am
World Climate change could upturn world malaria fight: WHO GENEVA: Climate change is making the fight against malaria even harder, with the campaign already struggling to make... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Pakistan President for enhancing partnership with WHO to overcome challenges ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further enhancing the partnership between the World Health... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
World WHO says ending Israel-Hamas war a matter of will GENEVA: The WHO on Wednesday said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was possible but those with influence... Published 29 Nov, 2023 10:50pm
World Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza: WHO GENEVA: More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if its health system is not ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
World China’s respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic: WHO SHANGHAI: The spike in respiratory illnesses that China is currently going through is not as high as before the... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
World China’s respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic: WHO official SHANGHAI: The spike in respiratory illnesses that China is currently going through is not as high as before the... Published 27 Nov, 2023 03:14pm
World WHO voices concern over fate of Gaza hospital chief GENEVA: The World Health Organization voiced concern on Friday about the fate of the head of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Opinion Lack of fire prevention, safety systems At least 11 people were killed in a blaze on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road yesterday. According to media reports,... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
World Air pollution behind over 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 STOCKHOLM: Fine particle pollution caused the deaths of over 250,000 people in the European Union in 2021, according... Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:26pm
World Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Twenty-eight prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:15am
Opinion The health toll of air pollution One thing which still remains binding between Pakistan and India and reminds us of each other is the weather and the... Updated 18 Nov, 2023 06:56am
World Options for evacuating Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital limited: WHO official CAIRO: The United Nations is looking for ways to evacuate Al Shifa hospital in Gaza but options are limited by... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:34pm
World WHO says Israeli raid on Gaza hospital is totally unacceptable GENEVA: The World Health Organization head said on Wednesday that the Israeli military incursion into Al Shifa... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
World Heavy rain in Gaza brings new problems and fears for Palestinians GAZA: Heavy rain in Gaza on Tuesday brought new concerns and challenges for Palestinians, many of whom are homeless... Published 14 Nov, 2023 11:11pm
World Largest Gaza hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 05:35pm
World Israel strike destroys Al-Shifa hospital cardiac ward GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: A Hamas health official said Sunday that an Israeli air strike destroyed the... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Pakistan Differently-abled persons: Samina Alvi says scope of rehab services should be extended ISLAMABAD: First Lady Samina Alvi, while emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation services has said that their... Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am
Pakistan Steps being taken to deal with Naegleria fowleri challenge KARACHI: In order to protect public health from Naegleria virus, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) in... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am