Polio virus has been confirmed in environmental samples of Badin, Ministry of National Health

Polio virus has been confirmed in environmental samples of Badin, Ministry of National Health

Polio virus has been confirmed in the environmental samples of Badin district. According to the Ministry of National Health from Islamabad, polio virus has been confirmed in 83 environmental samples this year. The Ministry of National Health’s statement said that the virus found in these environmental samples is of cross-border nature. According to Aliya, the…

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Health system ‘barely surviving’, as OCHA calls for Gaza aid restrictions to end

Health system ‘barely surviving’, as OCHA calls for Gaza aid restrictions to end

In a social media post, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that only 10 out of 36 hospitals are now partially functioning in the enclave. Al-Amal hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis closed on Tuesday, Tedros noted, after media reports indicated that Israeli troops forced medical teams and patients to evacuate. The development came as…

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Chemicals used in household chores are a threat to mental health

Chemicals used in household chores are a threat to mental health

Ohio: Many household chemicals, including hair products, furniture sprays and disinfectants, can pose a mental health risk, according to experts. According to media reports, research conducted by American experts has shown that many household chemicals can increase the risk of neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and autism. The research was done by experts from…

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World News in Brief: 17 million Yemenis need health support, cholera in Somalia, OCHA chief stepping down, Haiti crisis update

World News in Brief: 17 million Yemenis need health support, cholera in Somalia, OCHA chief stepping down, Haiti crisis update

According to the UN health agency (WHO), almost 18 million people need medical assistance and half of that number are children. Nearly one in two under-fives also suffer from moderate to severe stunting, said WHO, pointing out that this adds up to nearly 2.4 million children. “It’s important to step back and remember that hungry…

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