Tag: Public Health
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KP Launches Youth Initiative to Boost Immunization Awareness
Key Developments: KP launches youth-led SAHI immunization awareness initiative Students to promote vaccination, hygiene and healthy practices Around 800 youth and adolescents planned for ambassador network PESHAWAR (Associated Press Pakistan) — September 11, 2026: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a youth-led initiative to increase awareness about polio and other immunizations by engaging…
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Rawalpindi Seals 594 Premises, Registers 2,223 Dengue FIRs
Key Developments: Rawalpindi authorities sealed 594 premises and registered 2,223 FIRs over dengue SOP violations. More than 4.59 million residences were inspected, with extensive larval activity reported at multiple locations. Six dengue cases have been recorded in the district so far, with no deaths and no new cases reported in August or September, according to…
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Islamabad | Sugarcane Loading Near Garbage Raises Hygiene Concerns
Key Developments: Sugarcane was photographed being loaded near accumulated garbage in Islamabad. The scene has raised concerns over hygiene at the fruit market. ISLAMABAD (Associated Press Pakistan) — August 22, 2026: The handling of sugarcane near accumulated garbage at the federal capital’s fruit and vegetable market has highlighted concerns about sanitation and hygiene standards at…
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Peshawar Records Sporadic Dengue Cases Amid Data Concerns
Key Developments: Peshawar continues to report sporadic dengue infections, with the highest case count in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Health authorities say limited data sharing by Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs) is affecting surveillance and targeted prevention efforts. PESHAWAR (Dawn News) — August 03, 2026: Peshawar continues to report sporadic dengue infections as health authorities intensify surveillance across…
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WHO Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million by 2050
Key Developments: WHO projects global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million annually by 2050. The report highlights widening inequalities in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global burden of cancer is expected to increase sharply over the coming decades, projecting that annual new cancer cases…
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AIDS 2026 Highlights Human Cost of Global HIV Funding Cuts
Key Developments: Speakers at AIDS 2026 warned that reductions in global HIV funding are disrupting prevention, treatment and community outreach programmes. Health advocates and former officials expressed concern that funding interruptions could reverse decades of progress in the global HIV response. International organizations called for renewed investment, stronger health systems and expanded access to HIV…
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TB Prevention Gaps Keep Global Elimination Off Track
Key Developments: A global health expert says expanding tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment alone will not eliminate the disease. The article identifies poverty, undernutrition, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use and weak preventive healthcare as major drivers of TB. Experts call for stronger political leadership, prevention-focused policies and integrated healthcare to achieve global TB elimination goals. (Springer)…
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DR Congo Confirms Over 1,500 Ebola Cases as WHO Expands Response and Treatment Trials
Key Developments: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 1,502 Ebola cases and 473 deaths, making it the largest recorded Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says transmission continues in eastern DRC while security challenges are hampering response efforts. A WHO-backed clinical trial has begun to evaluate potential treatments for the Bundibugyo…
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Adequate Hydration, Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Reduce Kidney Disease Risk, Says Herbalist
Key Developments: Herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar identified dehydration, diabetes and hypertension as major contributors to kidney failure. He urged the public to adopt healthier lifestyles, maintain adequate hydration and undergo regular health screenings. Health experts continue to stress that prevention through healthy habits and timely medical care remains essential for protecting kidney health. Islamabad (APP)…
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Study Suggests Switching from Cigarettes to Vaping May Increase Risk of Serious Eye Diseases
Key Developments: A large South Korean study found that smokers who switched to vaping had a modestly higher risk of several eye diseases than those who quit nicotine entirely. Researchers reported a notably higher risk of diabetic retinopathy among people who switched from cigarettes to smokeless nicotine products. Health experts say the findings add to…