Germany has pledged over $131 million in new development assistance to support climate resilience and energy transition initiatives in Pakistan. The commitment was made during the latest round of bilateral development cooperation talks held in Islamabad, signaling a renewed partnership between the two countries in tackling climate and sustainability challenges. According to the agreement, the […]
AQI in Lahore Shoots to 603, Making It the Most Polluted City in the World
Doctors urge citizens to stay indoors as air quality plunges to hazardous levels Lahore once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketed to 603, marking an alarming rise in smog and toxic particulate matter. According to data reported by 24NewsHD TV, the air […]
Eat More Eggs, Live Longer? Scientists Say Yes—In Moderation
Recent research from Monash University in Australia is challenging long-held dietary norms about egg consumption, especially when it comes to heart health and aging. The study, published in Nutrients, followed 8,756 seniors aged 70 and older and found a strong correlation between moderate egg intake (1–6 per week) and reduced mortality. Specifically, the results indicated […]
Launch of the ‘Youth Council for Sustainable Action’ and BOLO Health – a digital health marketplace for youth
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan – USAID’s flagship private sector health project, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, has launched the Youth Council for Sustainable Action in Sindh. The youth council aims to amplify youth voices and promote sustainable health practices, particularly in family planning services across Pakistan. FHM Engage is a global cooperative agreement that provides technical […]
Pakistan Marks Medical Milestones: First Split Liver and Pancreas Transplants
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at Pakistan’s Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Lahore have made history. They’ve completed the country’s first-ever split liver transplant and its first pancreas transplant, offering renewed hope for thousands of patients. The Need for Liver Transplants Sadly, an estimated 8,000 people in Pakistan require life-saving […]
Haleeb Say Mazboot Pakistan- a CSR initiative by Haleeb Foods Ltd
Haleeb Foods Ltd, has launched the “Haleeb Say Mazboot Pakistan” initiative to combat malnutrition among underprivileged children. As part of this CSR effort, Haleeb will distribute vitamin A & D enriched milk to disadvantaged children on Independence Day. The initiative aims to improve the children’s nutrition and overall health. Beyond milk distribution, Haleeb will initiate […]
Zero Calories and Sugar? Unbelievable Juus Secret REVEALED! 😱
Pakistan’s First Liquid Enhancer Wait… so you’re telling me beverages can be tasty AND healthy? Tell me more. In the diverse beverage market of Pakistan, we have an innovative offering that’s changing how people hydrate, one drop at a time. Enter Juus, Pakistan’s first-ever liquid enhancer, a robust fusion of taste, health, and convenience. But […]
Imitation sweeteners might be linked to anxiety.
A connotation between the artificial sweetener aspartame and anxiety-like behavior in rats was discovered by researchers at Florida State University College of Medicine in a recent study. The peer-reviewed study exposed that even aspartame that complies with FDA limits can trigger anxiety. It was published before this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scientists […]
47 people die of dengue fever in Karachi this year
Dengue viral fever has claimed one more life in Karachi East, taking the death toll from this mosquito-borne disease to 47 in Karachi this year so far. The Vector-Borne Diseases (VBD) Department of Directorate General Health Services Sindh confirmed the death of a male in Karachi East and death was confirmed from a private hospital […]
MDCAT 2022 postponed due to floods: health minister
ISLAMABAD: In view of the flood situation in the country, the newly constituted Pakistan Medical Council has postponed the Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test, popularly known as MDCAT. Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Abdul Qadir Patel announced the news during a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday afternoon. He said electricity and […]