WHO approves first monkeypox vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its pre-qualification list, making it the first vaccine against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) to receive…

Mpox case in Pakistan of Clade IIb variant: Health Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health on Monday confirmed that an mpox case identified last week in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa has been classified as belonging to the Clade IIb variant.According to Ministry…

Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain

The Philippines has detected a brand new case of the mpox virus inside the country, the first considering December last 12 months, its health branch stated on Monday, adding it…

How does someone deal with getting a cancer diagnosis?

Many people, especially those who didn’t expect it, can be shocked and excited when they learn they have cancer. Being well-informed is essential to coping with a cancer diagnosis, as…

Researchers have found 30 pathogens that could start next global pandemic

The number of diseases that could start another pandemic has increased to 30, which is an alarming development. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named influenza A virus, dengue virus…

Signs that can indicate Diabetes

Diabetes is a very common disease, but many people do not realize they have it until they are tested. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms that indicate diabetes.…

SPDC, WHO propose 37pc tobacco tax increase to save lives

ISLAMABAD – The Social Policy Development Center (SPDC) has proposed a 37 percent increase in the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on tobacco products to increase the results already made and…

New research reveals advantages of exercise for treating insomnia

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that insomnia, insomnia and related symptoms can be treated with two days of exercise per week. Insomnia has become…

10 simple lifestyle changes that can improve your health

Every year on April 7, the world celebrates World Health Day to commemorate the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This is an opportunity to highlight global…

Exercising even once a week is better than not: Expert

Exercising even once a week is better than no physical activity, said Dr Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist. The doctor, popularly known as ‘Hyderabaddoctor’ on X.com, said this on the…

SDPI reports Rs560 loss as cigarette makers influence policymakers

Islamabad – Cigarette consumption is increasing in developing countries and Pakistan is no exception and has witnessed an uptick in recent years and instead of generating additional revenue from the…

Smartphones effect on kids under 10 go beyond eyes, say doctors

Smartphone addiction is known to harm the eyes of children under the age of 10. But doctors warned on Saturday that excessive time spent on the device could impair physical…

Study reveals man took 217 covid vaccines has fully functional immune system

After testing a man in Germany who said he had received 217 COVID-19 injections, scientists found his immune system was in perfect condition. It is not yet known how this…

India’s Serum boosts supply of cheaper cervical cancer shots ahead of mass drive

PUNE – The Serum Institute of India aims to significantly increase supplies of its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as it prepares to provide injections to the government at cheaper rates…

Tragic spike in child deaths due to pneumonia grips Punjab

Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing a heartbreaking rise in child deaths attributed to pneumonia, with 13 more children succumbing to the disease in a single day. The alarming death toll…

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