The interim government of Punjab has imposed a ban on five substandard cough syrups following an investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO), prompted by a complaint from the Maldives. …
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Lahore Retains Title of World’s Most Polluted City, Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels
Lahore has maintained its position as the world’s most polluted city for several consecutive days, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching ‘Hazardous’ levels above 320 on Wednesday morning. According …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has stated that the risk of the Nipah virus (NiV) occurring in Pakistan is low but has called on authorities at entry points …
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Polio Eradication ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved the Emergency Plan for Polio Eradication involving $1.78 billion expenditures. The cost consists of a $1.20 …
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The WHO classifies aspartame as a “possible cancer-causing” ingredient
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAccording to the World Health Organization, the sweetener used in diet drinks and other foods may cause cancer but is still safe if consumed in moderation.
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Deadlier than COVID…, WHO chief warns threat of ‘another pandemic’ emerging
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailDeadlier than COVID…, WHO chief warns threat of ‘another pandemic’ emerging: The World Health Organization’s director general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reportedly issued a warning during a meeting of the …
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Pakistan among nations at risk from toxic fat: WHO: Pakistan among nations at risk from toxic fat: WHO With five billion people exposed to toxic fat added to many food …
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China State media underreports COVID-19 Wave Severity
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadBeijing: China’s state media downplays the COVID-19 wave severity sweeping the nation ahead of the World Health Organizations briefing. The World Health Organization had urged China’s health officials to regularly share …
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World Health Organization forewarns of more critical situation in Pakistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has forewarned of a worsening humanitarian situation in flood-ravaged Pakistan. Over 33 million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan due to …
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World Health Organization declares highest level health emergency in Pakistan due to devastating floods
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the flooding in Pakistan as the highest level of emergency. The WHO has released $10 million from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) …