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 …
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WHO Warns Pakistan Over Devastating Tobacco Impacts on Public Health and Economy
by Web Deskby Web DeskThe 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. …
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WHO Faces Severe Financial Strain as Funding Cuts Affect Global Health Programs
by Web Deskby Web DeskThe 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 …
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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Case
by Web Deskby Web DeskUganda has officially ended its latest Ebola outbreak, caused by the Sudan strain of the virus, following 42 days without a new case since the last patient’s recovery, the health …
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UN agencies warn that global aid cuts, led by the United States, are disrupting childhood vaccination efforts at a scale comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising disease outbreaks and slashed …
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Trump-Era White House Launches COVID-19 Origins Website Blaming China
by Web Deskby Web DeskThe 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 …
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Islamabad, Apr 14, 2025: In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to prolong international travel limitations on Pakistan for another three months due to ongoing concerns …
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Urgent Action Needed to Address Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Pakistan
by Web Deskby Web DeskPakistan is facing an alarming maternal and newborn mortality crisis, with over 246,000 newborns and nearly 11,000 mothers dying annually from preventable complications. As highlighted by the WHO and UN …
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Maternal Mortality in 2023: Pakistan Among Countries with High Death Rates
by Web Deskby Web DeskIn 2023, Pakistan ranked among the top countries with the highest maternal death rates, contributing significantly to global maternal mortality. A new UN report highlights the impact of aid cuts …
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Angola’s cholera outbreak has killed over 300 people since January, with thousands more infected. The WHO has warned of a high risk of further transmission as the disease spreads across …