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The Impact of Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Health: Insights from Expert
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 10: Air pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to a global public health crisis. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other pollutants have been linked to the development an
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BYC condemns cancer crisis in Balochistan amid environmental degradation,
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The BYC highlighted that the region grapples with the absence of clean water facilities, further exacerbating the public health crisis.
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PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctor
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to an acute shortage of medical care in the region.
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Social worker criticizes PoGB government for failing to address the growin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with a worsening healthcare crisis as overcrowded hospitals, a severe shortage of diagnostic equipment, and the high cost of medical services continue to put immense pressure on the local population. Many patients are now f
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Respiratory illnesses soar in Pakistan as dust pollution and poverty worse
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
As winter sets in, there has been a noticeable rise in Pakistani citizens respiratory illnesses over the past few weeks.
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Dhaka air quality fourth worst globally on Sunday
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, recorded the fourth worst air quality globally on Sunday, with an AQI score of 234 classified as "very unhealthy." Cities performing worse include Delhi, Lahore, and Kinshasa. Persistent air pollution, particularly during winter, poses severe health risks, with t
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Record smog in Lahore as pollution reaches hazardous levels
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore has been hit by record levels of smog this month, forcing school closures and making daily life unbearable for residents. The city's air quality index has surged past hazardous levels, leading to widespread health concerns, particularly among children, the elderly, and those with pre-
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Smog now a health crisis in Punjab: Pak Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Dense smog in Punjab has escalated into a health crisis, with Lahore and Multan experiencing record AQI levels. Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlighted the government's 10-year climate change policy, including measures such as super-seeder distribution, emission controls, and reforestation.
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Schools in Pak's Punjab to remain closed till Nov 24 due to heavy smog
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan's Punjab government extended the closure of all public and private educational institutions including schools and tuition centres till November 24 due to the heavy smog, Ary News reported.
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Pak: Punjab faces health crisis as Lahore and Multan struggle with toxic s
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
For several days, Lahore, a metropolis with a population of 14 million, has been engulfed in smog--a combination of fog and pollutants resulting from low-quality diesel emissions, smoke from seasonal crop burning, and cold weather
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Pakistan: Rawalpindi records 93 new dengue cases in one day
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Friday also saw an alarming increase, with 96 new cases confirmed in just 24 hours, raising the cumulative total in the city to 3,368. The Health Department noted that a total of 4,537 dengue-related cases have been registered, primarily due to the presence of dengue larvae in various locati
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Star Health Insurance Launches Innovative 'Mind Health Program' to Support
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11: In response to the rapidly increasing mental health crisis, India's leading health insurance provider, Star Health Insurance, today announced the launch of its Mind Health Program. This initiative aims to empower individuals in managing stress, anxie
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