Feeding girls less than boys, early marriages key reasons for stunting
ISLAMABAD: Early marriages and the practice of feeding girls less than boys are key reasons…
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Novartis looking to expand healthcare initiatives in Pakistan: chairman
KARACHI: Asia is a fast-emerging market for pharma manufacturers, and multinational companies (MNCs) should embrace…
‘Food fortification must for healthy women, children’
KARACHI: In a country where millions grapple with hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity, there is…
Belarus, Pakistan to develop cooperation in medical tourism Society
Measures to enhance the Belarusian-Pakistani cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals were discussed during the meeting…
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high: United Nations
The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have…
Japan provides 510 million yen to assist Pakistan’s efforts for polio eradication
ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government on Monday announced a 510 million Yen in grant aid to…
Yemen to “the worst famine we have seen in decades” warns UN chief
UNITED NATIONS/ RIYADH: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that Yemen could face…
K-P bans use of smartphones in public hospitals, medical facilities
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday banned the use of smartphones, tablets and similar electronic devices…
Doctors cannot use mobile phones in KPK hospitals
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has banned use of mobile phone by all the health…
Millions with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of tuberculosis
THE HAGUE: Millions of people with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of…