Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete poli
The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn add
The Governor wished for the good health, prosperity and well-being of the people. He said that Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness and of knowledge over ignorance, according to an official statement.
Sindh faces a major dengue outbreak, with hospital data showing over 12,000 cases in six weeks, far exceeding official figures of 819, Dawn reported. Experts blame poor drainage and weak fumigation, while the health minister said anti-dengue campaigns have been intensified across the provinc
In Lahore, pollution levels varied across different areas, with Allama Iqbal Town recording an alarming AQI of 459, followed by Gulberg at 396, Shadman at 384, Model Town at 362, and Lahore Airport at 398.
Amid an escalating health emergency in Sindh, discrepancies between official dengue data and figures from major hospitals have raised serious questions over Pakistan's handling of disease surveillance, while the provincial health department reported only 819 dengue cases this year, data coll
He noted that the people of Bihar desire development, education, and access to good health facilities. Saini also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bihar government, noting that they have worked for the welfare of the state.
"Shortlisted entries will be invited to contribute a chapter to the Casebook on AI Health Use Cases Across the Global South, which is set to be launched at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi in February," according to a release by the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Cupid Limited, (BSE - 530843, NSE - CUPID), Cupid Limited, a leading Indian healthcare and diagnostics manufacturer, announced today that it has been granted CE (EU IVDR) Certification for two of its key in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices -- the CupiS
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: As homes across India glow with lamps symbolising prosperity and joy, Another Light Counselling is turning its focus toward lighting something even more meaningful -- the human heart. In a unique Diwali initiative, the mental health organisation i
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18: Chandan Healthcare Limited (NSE - CHANDAN), - Chandan Healthcare Limited, one of the leading players in North India's diagnostics and healthcare services sector, announced the inauguration and commencement of operations at two new state-of-the-art
New Delhi [India], October 18: Saanidhya Care Foundation, a fast-growing non-profit organization, is emerging as a beacon of social transformation in India. Focused on education, healthcare, livelihood development, and social inclusion, the Foundation is setting new standards for holistic co