public health

A recent Gallup Pakistan poll reveals that nearly half of all households in Pakistan report at least one member suffering from chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Amid rising health …

In a major public health move, France will ban smoking in outdoor areas frequented by children—including beaches, parks, and bus stops—starting July 1. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin said the aim …

Pakistan’s Covid-19 test positivity rate hit 17% in April 2025, among the highest in the region, with WHO raising concerns over rising transmission, low vaccine uptake, and the emergence of …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned Pakistan that tobacco-related deaths and costs are severely impacting public health and the economy, with annual losses of 164,000 lives and $2.5 billion. …

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 …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, which has led to funding cuts in medical aid programs across at least 70 countries. Director-General Tedros Adhanom …

Bangladesh’s progress in eradicating tuberculosis and improving public health is under serious threat after a sudden $48 million aid cut by the US government, leaving critical healthcare programmes stalled and …

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is facing the brink of an unprecedented water crisis, with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the verge of a complete system collapse. According to highly placed sources, …

A major new study has revealed that intensive blood pressure control through medication and lifestyle support can significantly lower the risk of developing dementia. The international research, conducted across rural …

The Trump administration has launched a new COVID-19 website attributing the virus’s origins to a lab leak in China, while criticizing former President Joe Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the …