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SWADDLING A NEW BORN MYTHS & REALITIES Dr. Faisal Khan M.B.B.S, SMLE, MPH, MCPS, MRCPCH-UK (Scholar) Al-Dar Hospital Madina Munawara, Saudi Arabia. In many cultures around the world newborn babies are swaddled to help them settle and fall asleep. Parents are in need to be warned about the risks and after effects of wrapping their little ones too tight. Although the …

Islamabad: On directions of Federal Health Minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani, Ministry of National Health Services has taken cognizance of reported measles outbreak in Philippines. The authorities in Manila have declared an outbreak situation of contagious measles disease in several areas of the country including the capital Manila. Under directions of Federal Health Minister, the health staff at all Points of …

WASHINGTON: Women tend to outlive men and stay mentally sharp longer, and a new study out Monday could explain why: female brains appear on average about three years younger. The study enrolled 121 women and 84 men, who underwent PET scans to measure brain metabolism, or the flow of oxygen and glucose in their brains. Like other organs in the …

ISLAMABAD: Three polio workers who won hearts of millions of people by vaccinating children in snow-hit Swat, were giving a standing ovation at the NPMT’s meeting in Islamabad. Babar Atta, Focal Person to PM Imran Khan on Polio Eradication, shared the video of polio workers on Twitter. “Standing ovation : Just received the brave polio workers from Swat to the …

PM Khan lauded the polio workers and paid rich tribute to them. The polio workers from Swat had won the hearts online across Pakistan and from across world after their snow video went viral on social media platforms. #SalamPolioWorker become a top trend on social media after video of polio worker identified as Inamullah making his way at -13 degree …

The Health Ministry and State life has signed a land mark contract for provision of Sehat Insaf Card to 15 Million Families Contract was signed for Implementation of Sehat Sahulat Program (SSP) in all districts of Pakistan in line with vision of Prime Minister’s Universal Health Coverage. The contract was signed by Captain (R) Zahid Saeed, Federal Secretary National Health …

KARACHI: The polio workers from Swat have won the hearts online across Pakistan and from across world after their snow video went viral on social media platforms. #SalamPolioWorker has become a top trend on social media after video of polio worker identified as Inamullah making his way at -13 degree Celsius in over 4 feet snow-covered mountainous area to perform …

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has issued a Notification to print new Pictorial Health Warning (PHW) on cigarette packs and outers. The size of new warning has been increased from 50% to 60%.  The PHW will be printed on both sides of cigarette packs and outers, manufactured in the country and imported to Pakistan. The warning …

Berlin -Germany´s coalition government agreed in principle Tuesday to soften a controversial law that bars medical doctors from advertising abortion services. Gynaecologists and hospitals will now be allowed to share essential information about where and how women can terminate unwanted pregnancies. German law allows abortions but has long effectively discouraged them through various hurdles such as the advertising ban. Last …

KARACHI: Thousands of patients in Sindh were suffering due to doctors’ strike over non-acceptance of their demands regarding increase in pay and allowances. All the OPDs in Karachi’s major hospitals including JPMC, Civil Hospital and District Headquarters hospitals across the province were shut. The doctors maintained that the OPDs will continue to remain closed for three days and if their …