Healthwire raises $3.3 million to fuel its “Quality Healthcare for all” vision
ISLAMABAD, DEC 30: Healthwire, a health-tech startup and operator of one of the largest horizontally integrated ecosystem of healthcare ser...
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Japan announces US$ 4.35 million grant to support Polio Programme in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 13: The Government of Japan has announced a US$ 4.35 million grant to procure essential oral polio vaccines as part of its ...
Omicron co-discoverer: Variant precursors around for very long time
Cape Town, DEC 5: Precursors of the recently discovered Omicron coronavirus variant are likely to have existed for a very long time, accor...
WHO: Omicron strain identified in 38 countries
Geneva, DEC 3: “The Omicron strain has been identified in 38 countries, but delta remains the dominant variant of COVID-19.” The head of t...
WHO: Asia-Pacific should brace for Covid-19 surge due to Omicron
With more gatherings and an increase in people’s movements during the holiday season, people need to stay vigilant, said Takeshi Kasai, WH...
UK approves GSK Covid drug, appears effective against Omicron
The antibody treatment, sotrovimab, "was found to be safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in people w...
Pakistan's most Extensive Cardiometabolic Study for the Healthy Young Population
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22: Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd.,in partnership withTabba Heart Institute, announced the launch of Pakistan Study of Premature Coron...
6 ways to eat your way to better mental health
From a young age, we are taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we are not always told is that good nutrit...
Ground Breaking of PIMS Maternal and Child Health Center Expansion
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21: Construction of the extension of Intensive Care at Maternal and Child Care Centre and Children’s Hospital was launched at...
Japan provides equipment worth USD 6.59 million for Pakistan’s COVID-19 response
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21: Cold chain optimization equipment worth USD 6.59 million funded by the Government of Japan and procured through the Unite...
GIZ, UNICEF and Water Aid collaborated to celebrate Global hand washing day
ISLAMABAD, OCT 16: GIZ, UNICEF and WaterAid collaborated to celebrate Global hand washing Day in the capital city. The event kicked off with...
UN: Nearly 400,000 children facing starvation in war-torn Yemen
NEW YORK, OCT 12: According to the United Nations, almost 400,000 children are facing starvation in war-torn Yemen. After around seven years...
Japan continues to support anti-polio drive in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21: The third nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2021 is underway. Over 40 million children under five years of age will be...
Japan orders 150 million doses of Novavax Covid vaccine
TOKYO, SEPT 7 : Japan has agreed to buy 150 million doses of Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine, with Japanese firm Takeda expecting to manufac...
Oslo aims to complete corona vaccination of children by autumn holidays
OSLO, SEPT 4 : Oslo aims to vaccinate everyone between the ages of 12 and 15 by the fall holiday in early October, city council chief Raym...
Diabetes: 4 Herbs And Spices That Can Help You Control Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes: Adding some herbs and spices to your diet can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Here are some of these recommended by expe...
