The experts said they have received allegations that migrants are being deceived about “working and living conditions and the nature of their agreements with employers in the agricultural or care sectors.” “This is unlawful and highlights the need for urgent reform of the current system governing labour migration, to ensure effective protection of the rights…
File photo Experts are ready to test a tooth-regenerating drug on humans less than a year after successfully testing it on animals. Japan’s Kyoto University Hospital will conduct a trial of the drug from September 2024 to August 2025 in which 30 men aged 30 to 64 will be treated. The trial will be conducted…
The experts highlighted recent incidents targeting the Persian language news service Iran International, its journalists and staff, and its owner Volant Media UK Limited. Death threats and intimidation against the staff escalated into the violent stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati outside his home in London on 29 March. Since 2017, Iran International has faced ongoing…
New York: Researchers predict that by 2050, the average life expectancy for men worldwide is expected to increase by about 5 years and for women by 4 years. According to a report published in the journal The Lancet, this increase is expected in countries where life expectancy is generally lower. This is because public health…
Health experts say that 70% of antibiotics are used unnecessarily in Pakistan. Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference was held in Karachi with the support of National Institute for Health Services Academy. On this occasion, experts said that 5 million people worldwide died as a result of the complications of antimicrobial resistance. According to experts, the control of…
The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence requires media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other nonprofits to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20 per cent of their funding from abroad. It was adopted on Tuesday. The adoption has sparked protests in the capital, Tbilisi, and has been…
Briefing reporters late last month, UN Mine Action Service officers said the war has already left behind around 37 million tonnes of debris, and it could take 14 years to make Gaza safe from unexploded bombs. The development comes amid reports that at least two individuals suffered serious injuries in Gaza after opening tin cans…
Increase in gastro patients in Karachi — File photo Due to extreme heat, the number of gastro patients is increasing in Karachi. Health experts advised the citizens of Karachi to take precautionary measures to stay safe from the heat. An emergency consultant associated with Jinnah Hospital says that an increase in the number of gastro…
Washington: Although artificial intelligence is considered to be one of the best problem-solving tools in today’s times, it can also prove useless in an emergency. In many cases, AI technology has shown great potential to assist doctors in the paperwork and, in some cases, diagnostic stages, but now a new study shows that this technology…
New York: A new study has revealed that when a person is in a state of anger, the risk of heart diseases increases significantly. According to media reports, in a recent study, researchers found that anger constricts blood vessels in an unhealthy way, increasing the risk of heart disease. “If you’re a person who’s angry…
