Dawn reported that hospital data from Karachi and Hyderabad showed 103 deaths from mosquito-borne diseases in Sindh in 2025, including malaria and dengue, higher than official figures of 33 deaths. Hospitals recorded thousands of dengue and malaria cases, with severe infections linked to del
The research team, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh from the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, observed that commonly used mosquito-protection products -- such as liquids, coils, lotions, creams, roll-ons, sprays and patches -- often have limitations and do not provide
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hit out at the Congress party for criticising the state government's financial assistance scheme for women.
As the dengue epidemic deepens across Sindh, with more than 400 patients receiving treatment in hospitals, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to declare an immediate health emergency in Karachi and Hyderabad, the two divisions worst hit by the mosquito-borne dise
According to Dawn, families of victims claim that from October 1 to November 2, at least 30 people, 26 in Hyderabad and four in Karachi, have died due to dengue, while the provincial health department has officially confirmed only six fatalities. The death of a student in Hyderabad even led
According to a report published in Dawn, the Sindh Health Department stated that 276 new dengue cases were recorded this month, bringing the total number of cases to 920 so far this year. The report noted that Karachi Division remains the worst affected, with 124 confirmed cases, followed by
"This water is now in such a condition that aquatic creatures can live very well in it, whereas earlier even a mosquito could not thrive in this water. Today, this water is suitable for our aquatic life... This is Delhi's achievement and work is continuously ongoing in this direction," CM
Pakistan recorded 41 new patients of dengue in three government-run hospitals on Saturday, with a total of 127 patients are currently under treatment, Dawn reported on Sunday.
According to the release, a wide range of issues related to civic amenities, cleanliness, public health, and ward-level concerns were discussed extensively. The Mayor informed that particular attention was given to the steps being taken by the MCD to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, such as
New Delhi [India], September 24: Mosquitoes remain one of India's most pressing public health threats, with dengue cases rising every year. Yet, people often tend to overlook danger, not realizing that just a single mosquito bite can cause dengue. This underestimation weakens prevention beha
Gurdaspur (Punjab) [India], September 17: In the wake of the devastating floods that have swept across Punjab, UNITED SIKHS has deployed its Jammu-based relief team to conduct critical fogging operations in heavily affected villages and institutions. With a deep sense of empathy and urgency