BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – Eric Mbonigaba recovered from mpox after four weeks in hospital but the Burundian motorcycle taxi driver says he has since fallen victim to stigma surrounding the disease, and risks losing his home and his livelihood. One of the first people to be diagnosed with mpox in Burundi, his problems underline the challenges
(Web Desk) – Women who use cannabis during pregnancy may be causing genetic changes in their babies, according to a study that seems to have clearly established the link for the first time in the world. The study done by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand appears to confirm long-held assumptions that there is
ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a warning on Thursday, with a forecast of potential dengue outbreak in month of October, as ideal conditions for the disease have emerged. The department said that dengue may see a significant rise in October, particularly in ten major cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad,
Pakistan’s fight against mpox intensifies as Peshawar reported its fourth case on Sunday, prompting fears that the city could be becoming a hotspot for the virus. The latest patient, a 47-year-old man, tested positive after being isolated by Border Health Services staff on August 29. He had returned from the Gulf region, adding to concerns
A suspected case of monkeypox (m-pox) has been reported at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, where a 47-year-old patient from Azad Kashmir was admitted with rashes on his body, according to Dr. Naseem Akhtar, the hospital’s focal person. The patient had recently returned to Pakistan from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His samples have been sent to the
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday mandated a comprehensive overhaul of the monkeypox screening system across Pakistan’s airports, seaports, and land borders following a recent confirmation of the virus in the country. The directive, issued during a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, aims to bolster the nation’s preparedness against the disease, which has
ISLAMABAD: Just a day after an alert was issued to stop the potential spread of diseases via international travellers, Pakistan on Thursday reported this year’s first case of monkeypox diagnosed in a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) citizen who recently returned home from Saudi Arabia. The officials from the federal health ministry said that the young man
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a concerning report confirming the presence of the poliovirus in environmental samples from 52 districts nationwide. The latest findings have identified poliovirus in 10 environmental samples collected from seven additional cities, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This recent discovery highlights the persistent threat of polio in various parts
WASHINGTON: Researchers have warned of bacteria in commercially used tattoo and permanent makeup inks that could cause human infections. Seung Jae Kim, a microbiologist at the US Food and Drug Administration, said: “Our findings suggest that tattoo ink can become a breeding ground for bacteria that can thrive in low-oxygen environments such as the skin
Pakistan’s noted medical varsity, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), developed an anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) namely “Dow Rab”, a dog bite vaccine which is made available to victims on a phone call. Initially, this facility has been introduced in Sindh province, which will later be spread across the country. The vaccine will be delivered to