Pakistan has successfully vaccinated millions of children and mothers over the past five decades, preventing an estimated 2.6 million child deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The achievement was highlighted ahead of World Immunisation Week, underscoring the long-term impact of the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). Read More: NA panel orders removal […]
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WHO says vaccines protected 160m children in Pakistan over five decades
Vaccination campaigns in Pakistan have protected over 160 million children and 130 million mothers over the past five decades, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The milestone comes ahead of World Immunization Week between Apr. 24 and May 1, highlighting the role of vaccines in preventing disease and saving lives. Pakistan launched its Expanded […]
Probe links syringe reuse to rising HIV cases among children in Punjab
A surge in HIV cases among children in Punjab has been linked to unsafe medical practices at a government hospital, according to an investigation by BBC. Read More: Punjab CM orders probe into AIDS outbreak in Taunsa The findings focus on Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Taunsa, where doctors first identified an unusual rise in paediatric HIV infections in […]
Woman dies of Nipah virus in Bangladesh amid regional cases
DHAKA: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday that a woman in northern Bangladesh died in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus, marking the latest case in a region where the infection is reported nearly every year. The patient, aged between 40 and 50, developed symptoms on January 21, including fever, headache, hypersalivation, […]
WHO says risk of Nipah virus spreading from India is low
GENEVA/NEW DELHI: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains low, following reports of two infections in the country. The UN health agency added that it does not recommend travel or trade restrictions at this time. Read More: Sindh urges border surveillance amid Nipah virus outbreak […]
India reports two Nipah virus cases, confirms timely containment
NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have confirmed two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in West Bengal, saying swift action ensured the infections were contained without further spread. Read More: Nipah virus spreads in West Bengal, 100 quarantined The Ministry of Health said enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, and field investigations were carried out, which helped in the […]
European countries including UK lose measles elimination status
LONDON: Britain and several other European nations have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday, amid a rise in infections across the continent. Read More: Pakistan’s GSP Plus status to continue with six new clauses added Countries including Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan were also stripped of their status, prompting […]
Pakistan sees sharp drop in polio cases in 2025
Pakistan recorded a significant decline in polio cases during 2025 despite around 800,000 children missing the final nationwide vaccination campaign of the year, according to officials from the polio eradication programme. Read More: Pakistan’s final Polio push of 2025 begins Polio, a highly infectious viral disease that can cause irreversible paralysis, remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanistan. […]
Over 1,000 patients die waiting in Gaza: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over 1,000 patients have died while waiting for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza since July 2024. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 10,600 patients, including 5,600 children, were evacuated during the conflict. He warned that many more remain trapped in Gaza without access to critical healthcare. […]
“Super flu” virus detected in Pakistan amid global surge
Health authorities in Pakistan have confirmed the presence of the rapidly spreading “super flu” virus, which has been causing a surge in influenza cases worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the new strain A(H3N2), sub-clade ‘K,’ has driven a sharp increase in flu cases across several European countries, including the UK. British health […]