Alabama becomes the latest US state to place a near-total ban on abortions, providing no exemption to victims of rape or incest! The new abortion bill carries stiff penalties for those found violating it. For example, doctor who perform abortions in the state could face up to 99 years in prison. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signing…
KARACHI: According to a recent research study, anger is more harmful than sorrow for older adults and may lead to health complications. This includes potentially increased inflammation which is associated with chronic illnesses like heart disease, arthritis and cancer, state researchers. The study shows that anger can lead to the development of chronic illnesses whereas…
KARACHI: The WHO recently released further details concerning its strategy to prevent and control snakebite envenoming. Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that affects 1.8–2.7 million people each year, claiming 81000–138000 lives and causing 400000 cases of permanent disability. According to a WHO Geneva report, the aim of the strategy is to reduce the…
ROME: Three United Nations agencies recently launched a new European Union-supported global initiative to address the root causes of rural gender inequalities and thus strengthen efforts to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. The EU will allocate 5 million euros to finance a four-year program of the Rome-based Food…
NEW YORK: In less than a year, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than a thousand lives, prompting Secretary-General António Guterres to throw the support of the whole United Nations system into stemming the spread of the deadly virus. Guterres expressed concern over the number of new…
Protected Together: Vaccines Work! Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today, a major reason, besides unavailability, being the reluctance shown by many parents in getting…
http://apps.who.int/worldimmunizationweek/ Source: WHO
Karachi: Naegleria fowleri, a.k.a brain-eating bug, recently claimed the first life of the year in Karachi. According to medics, a 21-year old student from Orangi Town area passed away at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) due to infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). “A 21-year old student from Orangi Town, Anas Aslam, was…
Karachi: Noted Pakistani neuro-physician and the President of the Epilepsy Foundation Pakistan, Dr Fowzia Siddiqui, has said that epilepsy is a curable ailment and not a stigma. She added that the government, healthcare practitioners, and caregivers should give particular focus to epilepsy patients for their proper treatment and recovery. She said this while speaking at…
International Day of Happiness celebrated on Wednesday across the globe including Pakistan to recognize the relevance of happiness and well-being. This year’s theme is Happier Together, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. By designating a special day for happiness, the UN aims to focus world attention on the idea…
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