Healthcare

Karachi has been ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2025 Global Liveability Index, reflecting ongoing challenges in stability, healthcare, infrastructure, and environmental quality.

An unusual summer spike in COVID-19 cases is raising concerns in Karachi, with at least four deaths reported and hospitals seeing a daily influx of patients. Experts suspect the JN.1 …

While mothers in Pakistan are celebrated for their strength, their mental health struggles often remain invisible. Experts warn that untreated maternal depression can have lifelong consequences — not just for …

Islamabad, Apr 2, 2025: This year we commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Czechia and Pakistan.The Czech Embassy, together with the Agency Bloompakistan.com, prepared a series of articles …

A recent study shows that the open-source AI model Llama 3.1 405B can perform on par with GPT-4 in diagnosing complex clinical cases, challenging the dominance of proprietary AI tools …

A sharp rise in HIV/AIDS cases in Thatta has prompted health authorities to take immediate action, including establishing a new treatment center at Civil Hospital Makli and launching awareness campaigns. …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, but it is treatable with early diagnosis and adherence to prescribed medications. Experts emphasize the importance of completing the full treatment regimen to …

Harvard Affiliates A group of 27 Harvard affiliates embarked on a journey to Pakistan during their spring break, aiming to delve into the country’s vibrant culture and foster connections with …

Dr. Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization has decried the alarming toll on healthcare workers in Gaza, where 685 have lost their lives and over 900 have been injured …

Temporary Stay Visas In a controversial move, Australian authorities have cancelled over 2,000 visas previously issued to Gazans attempting to flee the conflict zone, as reported by VisaGuide on Sunday. …