In Pakistan, over 12.5 million kids are involved in child labour, while displaced children in poor urban settlements face high risks of exploitation The proposed plan aims to reduce violence against children by addressing laws and norms, providing safe environment, caregiver support and stability Pakistan’s Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
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WHO, Pakistan to vaccinate 35 million children in nationwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has partnered with the Government of Pakistan to train over 140,000 health workers for an upcoming nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign targeting 35.4 million children aged between 6 and 59 months. Scheduled to take place from November 17 to 29, 2025, the campaign aims to bridge a widening […]
Lahore tops world pollution chart
Lahore_ Punjab’s capital, Lahore, once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most polluted city on Saturday morning, with hazardous air blanketing the metropolis and nearby regions. According to air quality monitoring platform IQ Air, Lahore recorded a US AQI of 412 at 8:30am — a level categorized as hazardous — with PM2.5 concentrations reaching […]
WHO evacuates 41 critical patients from Gaza
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday announced it had led the medical evacuation of 41 critically ill patients and 145 companions from Gaza, amid growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X that around 15,000 Gazan patients are still […]
Air Pollution in New Delhi Soars to 16 Times WHO Limit After Diwali
NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]
Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate
BENGALURU – For Natasha Uppal and her husband, Delhi’s toxic air became the deciding factor in one of life’s biggest choices — whether to have a child in a city where breathing clean air is a daily struggle. New Delhi, home to more than 30 million people, remains the world’s most polluted capital, with winter […]
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]
WHO, EU Reject Trump’s Autism Claims
The World Health Organization and European Union rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism. Officials emphasized there is no confirmed evidence of harm. They cautioned against drawing conclusions from inconsistent studies. Trump had previously claimed that childhood vaccines and pregnant women taking Tylenol could increase autism risk. His statements […]
WHO to provide free cancer drugs to Pakistani children
Pakistan has signed a landmark agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide free cancer medicines to 8,000 children every year. The deal was formalized on July 29, 2025, in Islamabad, where Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and WHO Representative Dr. Dapeng Luo signed the pact. This initiative is part of the Global Platform for […]
Over 10,000 in Gaza need urgent treatment abroad, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that over 10,000 people in Gaza urgently need medical treatment outside the region. These include people injured in bombings and those suffering from serious illnesses like cancer, kidney failure, and heart problems. However, most of them cannot leave Gaza due to strict restrictions by Israeli authorities. Health workers […]