Health


Balochistan Health Card benefits hundreds of thousands of patients

Balochistan Health Card benefits hundreds of thousands of patients

The Balochistan Health Card programme has provided free medical treatment to hundreds of thousands of…

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Misbah Jogyat
CM Bugti Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Malaria

CM Bugti Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Malaria

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti marked World Malaria Day by demanding an immediate, province-wide mobilization…

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Misbah Jogyat
Baby Faziq Receives S$2.4 Million Gene Therapy for Rare SMA

Baby Faziq Receives S$2.4 Million Gene Therapy for Rare SMA

Baby Faziq, a two-year-old Singaporean boy, has received a groundbreaking S$2.4 million treatment for a…

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Misbah Jogyat
Measles claims lives of 40 children in Sindh this year

Measles claims lives of 40 children in Sindh this year

A worrying measles outbreak in Sindh has claimed the lives of at least 40 children…

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Misbah Jogyat
The Chemistry of Combustion: How Burning Tobacco Drives Cancer

The Chemistry of Combustion: How Burning Tobacco Drives Cancer

The act of lighting a cigarette does more than deliver nicotine; it triggers a high-temperature…

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Misbah Jogyat
AIDS resurges in parts of Zambia following U.S. aid cuts Lusaka, April 26, 2026 Health officials in Zambia are reporting a worrying resurgence of HIV/AIDS infections in several regions, roughly a year after reductions in U.S. funding for HIV assistance programs. Local health authorities and aid organizations say the rollback of support has disrupted testing, treatment, and prevention services, particularly in rural and high-risk communities. Clinics that once offered free or subsidized care have faced staff shortages, reduced outreach, and limited supplies of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Public health experts warn that the decline in funding has weakened progress made over the past decade in controlling the epidemic. Zambia, which has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in sub-Saharan Africa, had previously seen steady improvements in treatment access and infection control. Community workers report an increase in untreated cases and reduced patient follow-ups, raising the risk of further transmission. Prevention programs, including awareness campaigns and distribution of protective resources, have also been scaled back. The U.S. has long been a major contributor to global HIV/AIDS efforts through initiatives such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The recent funding cuts have had ripple effects across multiple countries reliant on external support. Zambian officials are now exploring alternative funding sources and urging international partners to restore or increase support to prevent further setbacks in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Health advocates caution that without urgent intervention, the situation could reverse years of progress and lead to a broader public health crisis in the region.

AIDS resurges in parts of Zambia following U.S. aid cuts Lusaka

Health officials in Zambia are reporting a worrying resurgence of HIV/AIDS infections in several regions,…

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Misbah Jogyat

71 Deaths from Measles Reported Across Pakistan this Year

A total of 71 deaths from measles have been reported across the country so far…

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Neha Ashraf

National Emergency Operations Centre Releases Report on Second National Polio Eradication Campaign

The National Emergency Operations Centre has released the report on the second national anti polio…

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Neha Ashraf