Viral hepatitis is the eighth most frequent cause of mortality across the globe. According to Wold Health Organisation’s global data, 330 million people worldwide have been infected by hepatitis B and C. Out of these 20 million people will die between 2015 and 2030. In this grim picture, Pakistan and Egypt are two major contributors; […]
silent killer
Air pollution, the silent killer
Sir: According to recent studies, the main cause of most deaths in South Asia is air pollution. It contributes to heart strokes, lung cancers and pulmonary diseases. Despite clear evidence of the rising problems and the seriousness of the issue, governments in South Asia seem to be helpless and clueless on resolving it. Moreover, it […]