Karachi ranked 5th most polluted city in the world
The provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi, has been declared 5th most polluted city in the… Read More
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WHO says Zika virus spreads explosively, four million cases forecast
The Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is… Read More
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak over as Liberia gets all-clear
MONROVIA, Liberia: The world breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as a two-year Ebola epidemic… Read More
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French poultry exports hit by bird flu: ministry
PARIS: A string of countries in Asia and north Africa have banned imports of French… Read More
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Poor countries increasingly targeted by tobacco marketing
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Faced with falling sales in richer nations, the tobacco industry has increasingly marketed… Read More
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All people with HIV should get anti-retroviral drugs – WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that all people with the HIV… Read More
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World Heart Day 2015 being observed today
On September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day in a bid to mark the… Read More
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WHO takes Nigeria off global list of polio-endemic countries
LAGOS: World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday took Nigeria off the list of polio-endemic countries,… Read More
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A text message a day may keep the doctor away
Texting patients regular reminders to do things like eat right, exercise more and smoke less… Read More
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Convincing people it's not worth it
Today, World Suicide Prevention Day is being marked across the world, in a bid to… Read More
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WHO asks Pakistan, Afghanistan to eradicate polio “as quickly as possible”
LONDON: The global fight to eradicate polio has set its sights on Afghanistan and Pakistan,… Read More
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Karachi and Peshawar among top 20 polluted cities in the world
According to a recent list issued by the World Health Organization, Karachi is slated at… Read More
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Pakistan, WHO to collect comprehensive information for disabilities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the World Health Organisation, as lead agency in Disabilities… Read More
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“Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care”- World Environment Day today
June 5th is marked globally each year as 'World Environment Day.' On this day, inhabitants… Read More
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Border strikes kill two Saudis, Yemen death toll near 2,000: WHO
CAIRO/ADEN: Two Saudi border guards were killed and five wounded by shells fired from Yemeni… Read More
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Countries vow to all but eradicate malaria by 2030: WHO
GENEVA: Countries have agreed to rid the world of malaria almost completely over the next 15… Read More
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Anti-polio drive underway in 49 Karachi UCs
KARACHI: An anti-polio drive is underway in 49 union councils (UCs) of Karachi on Tuesday… Read More
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Yemen violence kills 1,244, injures 5,044: WHO
GENEVA: Just over a month of fighting in Yemen has left nearly 1,250 people dead,… Read More
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Polio eradicators hail historic progress, aim to ‘finish the job’
The world is closer than ever to being able to wipe out polio, international experts… Read More
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WHO revises death toll in Yemen fighting to 643
GENEVA: The World Health Organization revised upward Wednesday the number of people killed and wounded… Read More
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