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Vaccine Misinformation Pakistan: Serious Public Health Warning as Sindh Faces Measles Surge and Polio Gaps (

NayabDecember 9, 2025

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly session on Monday turned into an urgent health debate as provincial authorities admitted that hospitals are struggling against a growing wave of Vaccine Misinformation Pakistan, especially among low-income families in Karachi’s crowded settlements. Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho warned that myths surrounding polio and measles have directly slowed vaccination …

Sindh Dengue Outbreak Worsens as Cases Surge Across Karachi and Hyderabad

NayabDecember 5, 2025

KARACHI: The Sindh dengue outbreak has entered a worrying phase as government hospitals across the province report a continuous increase in new patients. In his daily briefing on Thursday, the Director General Health Sindh confirmed that the surge is now visible in nearly every major public-sector medical facility, signalling a broader spread of the virus. …

Work is moving at full speed on the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research

Massive Rs72bn Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital Races Toward Completion in Lahore

NayabDecember 4, 2025

LAHORE: Work is moving at full speed on the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research, a landmark 915-bed facility being established in Lahore at an estimated cost of Rs72 billion, as the Punjab government pushes to make the project operational within the stipulated timeline. The update came during the seventh meeting of the …

HIV Cases in Khyber See Sharp Rise Amid Absence of Awareness Efforts

NayabDecember 3, 2025

KHYBER: HIV Cases in Khyber continue to climb at an alarming rate as health professionals warn that the virus is spreading rapidly across the district due to low public awareness and a lack of meaningful action from the health authorities. According to the health experts HIV Cases in Khyber have reached 313, making it the …

HIV Cases in Pakistan have surged to alarming levels

HIV Cases Triple in Pakistan with 350,000 Living with AIDS — WHO, UNAIDS Urge Immediate Action

NayabDecember 2, 2025

ISLAMABAD: HIV Cases in Pakistan continue to rise at an alarming pace, and new data from global health agencies has once again highlighted the severity of the crisis. According to WHO and UNAIDS, HIV Cases in Pakistan have tripled over the past 15 years, pushing the total number of people living with AIDS to nearly …

KMH Sets a Historic Benchmark in Advanced Cardiac Care Excellence

NayabNovember 22, 2025

Kutiyana Memon Hospital ( KMH ) has achieved yet another milestone in cardiac care, reinforcing its status as one of the major healthcare providers for advanced heart treatment in Pakistan. This achievement is indicative of several years of medical excellence, investment in modern technology, and commitment towards improving the health outcomes of cardiac patients throughout …

Experts Outline the Rising Threat: Climate Change and Violent Extremism

NayabNovember 15, 2025

Experts Point to Critical Nexus between Climate Change and Violent Extremism As climate change gains momentum worldwide, a growing chorus of experts warns that its impacts go well beyond environmental degradation and seep deep into the arenas of national security and societal stability. The most recent analyses, provided by climate researchers, security strategists, and policy …

Islamabad Food Safety Standards enforcement with chefs and staff wearing caps to ensure hygiene and public health compliance in restaurants

Islamabad Food Safety Standards: New Rules for Hygiene and Public Health

NayabNovember 4, 2025

Islamabad- The Islamabad Food Safety Standards have been reinforced with new regulations introduced by the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) marking a major step toward improving hygiene and ensuring the safety of food served in the federal capital. Under the updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) restaurant chefs waiters and all food handlers are now required to …

Lahore ranks 2nd most polluted city globally with dense smog covering buildings and reducing visibility.

Lahore Ranks 2nd Most Polluted City Globally: A Shocking Air Crisis

NayabOctober 24, 2025

The city of Lahore ranks 2nd most polluted city globally a disturbing milestone that highlights the severity of air-quality deterioration in one of Pakistan’s major urban centers. Every intimation stylish the metropolis is forthwith full with delicate particulate subject piece residents manage with low conspicuousness respiratory ailments and amp perpetual cloudy haze. This agonizing position …

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