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Dr. Hazoora Shaikh Appointed As Director TB Control


June 22, 2019

The Sindh Government has appointed Dr Hazoora Shaikh as Director Tuberculosis Control Sindh, Hyderabad HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :The Sindh Government has appointed Dr Hazoora Shaikh as Director Tuberculosis Control Sindh, Hyderabad. According to a press release, after issuance of the notification Dr. Shaikh assumed the charge on Friday

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Best Performing Anti-polio Teams Rewarded


June 22, 2019

Deputy Commissioner Amir Khattak Friday distributed cash awards among five best anti-polio teams and urged workers and teams to emulate the spirit and passion demonstrated by the top five teams in campaign to eradicate polio MULTAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :Deputy Commissioner Amir Khattak Friday distributed cash awards among five best anti-polio teams and urged …

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Remove Stagnant Rain Water To Prevent Dengue Spread


June 21, 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Health Authority Dr Rashid Mehmood Khan Thursday asked to remove stagnant water in outdoor and household settings to stop mosquitoes from breeding after rain and submerged water RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Health Authority Dr Rashid Mehmood Khan Thursday asked to remove stagnant water in …

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More Pakistanis (40%) Prefer Seeking Treatment From A Private Hospital/doctor Than From A Government Hospital/doctor (36%) When A Member Of Their Family Falls Ill


June 21, 2019

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, more Pakistanis (40%) prefer seeking treatment from a private hospital/doctor than from a government hospital/doctor (36%) when a member of their family falls ill Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News –  ) According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, …

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Lyme Disease: Why Does Joint Pain Persist?


June 21, 2019

Researchers have found clues that might lead to a treatment for Lyme arthritis. The secret may lie in the walls of the bacterium that causes the condition Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Researchers have found clues that might lead to a treatment for Lyme arthritis. The secret may lie in the walls of the bacterium …

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How Vitamin D Helps Fight Treatment-resistant Cancer


June 21, 2019

The main cause of failure in chemotherapy treatments is that tumors develop resistance to anticancer drugs. Now, a new study reveals how vitamin D can help to overcome this problem Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) The main cause of failure in chemotherapy treatments is that tumors develop resistance to anticancer drugs. Now, a new study …

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Social Media Comments May Hinder Credibility Of Health Professionals


June 20, 2019

For health professionals, posting a single negative comment on their social media profiles may hinder their credibility with current or potential clients, according to a study ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :For health professionals, posting a single negative comment on their social media profiles may hinder their credibility with current or potential clients, according to …

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Lower Trust In Vaccines Among People In Richer Countries: Survey


June 20, 2019

People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday Washington, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday. …

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Dengue Wards Established In Major Hospitals Of Abbottabad


June 20, 2019

Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Amir Afaq Wednesday directed all concerned to work hard with a commitment to eradicate the danger the Dengue fever from district in the upcoming monsoon season ABBOTTABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Amir Afaq Wednesday directed all concerned to work hard with a commitment to eradicate the danger the Dengue …

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