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Toxic water crisis exposes Karachi's failing infrastructure
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In yet another alarming incident highlighting Pakistan's worsening public health and sanitation systems, nine people, including six children, have lost their lives to a gastroenteritis outbreak in a village on Karachi's outskirts. The tragedy unfolded in Faiz Muhammad Burro Goth, located nea
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DIVY Foundation Observes 60th Birth Anniversary of Shree Vagishji with Soc
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27: The DIVY Foundation marked the 60th birth anniversary of Shree Vagishji with a series of extensive social welfare activities held across Vadodara. The three-day program, organised at Shree Dhwarikadhish Sukhdham Temple and other locations, focused on promoting
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Jairam Ramesh highlights air quality crisis, calls it "assault on brains a
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday raised concern about India's air quality crisis and termed the pollution a "full-blown assault on our brains and bodies", highlighting alarming statistics that reveal its devastating impact on public health.
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NHRC seeks report from FSSAI over widespread reuse of cooking oil in India
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The complaint, filed by the Founder of Sarthak Samudayik Vikas Evam Jan Kalyan Sanstha (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), raised concerns that despite the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) "RUCO - Repurpose Used Cooking Oil" campaign and policies promoting biodiesel at small h
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CPR training imparted to over 6.06 lakh participants across the country
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The initiative aimed to sensitise citizens about the importance of early bystander intervention during cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies.
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Pakistan: Sindh faces surge in dengue cases as government intensifies anti
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Afghanistan confirms new polio case in Uruzgan, raising 2025 total to 9 am
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Lahore tops world's most polluted cities' list
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Gujarat intensifies TB elimination efforts with groundbreaking initiative
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Gujarat is stepping up its fight against tuberculosis (TB) with renewed determination, turning what was once a major public health crisis into a story of hope and progress.
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Hyderabad: GHMC conducts surprise inspections of sweet shops ahead of Diwa
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As per the instructions of the GHMC Commissioner, the Food Safety Wing conducted a surprise inspection of 43 sweet shops on Tuesday. The move is part of an intensified effort to safeguard public health during the festive season, when the consumption of sweets and snacks increases signific
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Former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja suggests commencing amoeba testi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Amoebic meningoencephalitis is not a contagious disease. However, it is something that can occur naturally in thickly populated areas, especially due to pollution and the abundance of ponds and water bodies. Therefore, we have made our health workers vigilant at the grassroots level. Whe
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Improving Public Health in the Global South by Leveraging Innovative Smoke
Updated : 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14: Philip Morris International (PMI) recently hosted the Technovation event in Dubai, focusing on improving public health in the Global South by leveraging innovative smoke-free alternatives. The event highlighted how innovation, science, and technology can serve
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