Japanese rubber futures go up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market, as demand sentiment was... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
World WHO chief 'very concerned' about Covid situation in China GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday said he was "very concerned" about an unprecedented... Published 21 Dec, 2022 11:19pm
Pakistan Alvi for setting up ‘national mental health helpline’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised the need to set up an integrated, effective and standardised... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
World One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict: WHO GENEVA: A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine’s... Published 20 Dec, 2022 09:07pm
Pakistan Level playing field for persons with disabilities: Employers Federation and Sightsavers join hands KARACHI: Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and Sightsavers - an International Non-Governmental Organization ... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
World WHO chief hopes COVID will no longer be emergency next year GENEVA: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday he is "hopeful" that the... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 10:41pm
World Haiti receives first shipment of cholera vaccines: WHO GENEVA: Crisis-wracked Haiti has received a first shipment of cholera vaccines to help battle the intensifying... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:34pm
World Negotiations on global pandemic treaty to start in February: WHO GENEVA: Negotiations on a draft global agreement to better combat the next pandemic will begin in February next... Published 08 Dec, 2022 11:09am
Pakistan Japan provides $38.9m grant as flood aid ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan provided a grant of USD 38.9 million as flood response in addition to USD seven... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
World Pandemic treaty plans thrashed out at WHO GENEVA: Negotiators are meeting in Geneva this week to thrash out a pandemic treaty aimed at ensuring the flaws that... Published 06 Dec, 2022 11:30pm
World Drop in COVID alertness could create deadly new variant: WHO Lapses in strategies to tackle COVID-19 this year continue to create the perfect conditions for a deadly new variant... Published 02 Dec, 2022 11:47pm
World Monkeypox to be renamed mpox: WHO WHO says move aimed at minimising any ongoing negative impact of the current name Updated 28 Nov, 2022 07:19pm
World Uganda closes schools to fight Ebola, new cases fall KAMPALA: Uganda closed schools nationwide on Friday to curb the spread of Ebola, despite the health minister... Published 25 Nov, 2022 06:32pm
World Russia declared ‘terror’ state by EU lawmakers, batters Ukraine grid KYIV: Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday battered the country’s already failing electricity grid, leaving... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
World WHO warns of 'life-threatening' winter for millions in Ukraine KYIV: The World Health Organization on Monday warned that the upcoming winter would be "life-threatening" for... Published 21 Nov, 2022 11:19pm
Pakistan Mother’s milk can protect children against life-threatening diseases: expert LAHORE: Lahore General Hospital’s Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof Dr Al-Fareed Zafar has said... Published 14 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Current health expenditure per capita stands at Rs6,432: PBS ISLAMABAD: The annual per capita Current Health Expenditure (CHE) for Pakistan as per the National Health Accounts... Published 08 Nov, 2022 05:57am
World At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO COPENHAGEN: At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health... Updated 07 Nov, 2022 10:52pm
Business & Finance CCP dismisses complaint filed against P&G Pakistan Ltd ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)’s inquiry report against a leading consumer goods company... Published 06 Nov, 2022 03:44am
Pakistan Senate panel calls for awareness about NCDs ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on Tuesday decided ... Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:37am
World Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday that its emergency committee had determined that monkeypox should... Published 01 Nov, 2022 08:45pm
Editorials Attacks on anti-polio teams EDITORIAL: In yet another tragic incident last Tuesday a police constable escorting a polio eradication team lost ... Published 30 Oct, 2022 03:57am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas in Pakistan: 650,000 women need access to maternal health services: UN ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Pakistan on Thursday said that Pakistan’s flood crisis is particularly tough on poor... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 07:39am
Pakistan National mental health helpline: President for broader consultation with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed the need for broader and comprehensive consultation by the government... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 07:36am
Pakistan Role of Hakim Said in nation-building highlighted KARACHI: Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said was an iconic physician, scientist, and patriot. As a philanthropist and... Published 28 Oct, 2022 05:58am
World TB firmly on the rise after years of decline: WHO GENEVA: Tuberculosis has rebounded after years of decline, killing an estimated 1.6 million people in 2021, up 14... Published 27 Oct, 2022 09:08pm
Pakistan Coal mines, power plants polluting Thar’s groundwater: study KARACHI: Coal mining and electricity generation using coal in the region are rapidly changing quality of Thar’s... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Vaccinations against COVID-19: Shifa Foundation partners with FIND, Unitaid ISLAMABAD: Many countries have been able to identify surges and limit transmission of COVID-19 through widespread ... Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am
World Fungal infection list launched by WHO flags global health threat LONDON: The World Health Organization has drawn up the first ever list of fungal pathogens posing the greatest ... Published 25 Oct, 2022 08:09pm
World Post-Diwali Delhi wakes to toxic firecracker smog NEW DELHI: New Delhi woke to toxic smog on Tuesday after Diwali revellers defied a firecracker ban and risked jail... Published 25 Oct, 2022 01:14pm