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The number of polio cases in Pakistan has surged to 59 this year after three additional cases were confirmed, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reported on Monday. The newly confirmed cases of...

Pakistan’s first-ever Model Immunisation Centre got functional as Punjab Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir with WHO Deputy Representative in Pakistan Ms Ellen...

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that the number of humanitarian workers killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli occupation's...

THE health of women in Pakistan is in jeopardy. We are talking about the health of 120.7 million citizens of the country, ie, 50 per cent of the population, according to the 2023 census. It is the...

Health services are no longer functioning in the Syrian city of Idlib after a series of airstrikes on key hospitals damaged intensive care units and specialised services, doctors said. At least...

The ongoing escalation of violence in northwest Syria linked to the wider conflict in Gaza and Lebanon has left civilians dead and injured, hospitals “overwhelmed” with healthcare...

The paper investigates the effect of in utero exposure to rainfall variations on child health in Bangladesh, finding negative effects on children’s anthropometric outcomes. It exploits the...

In early August, heavy rains caused torrential floods across many regions of Yemen, severely damaging infrastructure and inundating streets and homes. Poor sanitation has heightened the risk of...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq and the Iraqi Ministries of Agriculture and Health held two meetings dedicated to discussing updating animal health...

The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of three wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan, bringing the number...

At 3 PM local time today, an airstrike targeted SAMS’ Idlib Maternity and Idlib National hospitals near its entrance, causing structural damage, but no injuries to staff and patients who had been...

This World AIDS Day, I want to emphasize the importance of knowing one’s HIV status. There are an estimated 530 000 people living with HIV in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, but just 38% of them...

Hospitals provide lifesaving medical care to people suffering from severe illness, injuries, complications from chronic diseases and other critical medical conditions. In Yemen, when people need...

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) recently organised the National Health Research Ethics Workshop 2024 on the use of artificial intelligence in health research in collaboration with the National...

The UN organization revealed that it has recorded 160 Israeli attacks on the health care system since the onset of Israel’s war on Lebanon, killing 241 and injuring around 300. The World...

Hospitals in the besieged Gaza Strip have lost 75 percent of their capacity amid Israel’s devastating war, according to the director of hospitals at the enclave’s Ministry of Health. Meanwhile,...

Background and Aim: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pervasive health concerns worldwide in veterinary and human medicine. The inadequate use of antibiotics in the veterinary sector...

The interim government has set a reform agenda for itself. In early September, six commissions were established to address reforms in various cross-cutting areas, including the constitution,...

Generous donations from Qatar’s philanthropists to Qatar Charity have significantly alleviated the suffering of thousands of Yemeni patients, particularly those suffering from cholera, including...

Vertical transmission of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) from mother to child is a significant concern for newborn health, prompting international organizations to focus on preventing this mode of...

Some Lebanese hospitals could be operational within weeks, officials said, but others will take months to repair. As thousands of people who fled heavily bombed parts of Lebanon begin to return...

Dhaka has witnessed a rise in Zika virus cases, with eight individuals testing positive for the virus over the past three months. Prof Tahmina Shirin, director of the Institute of Epidemiology,...

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 475 this year. In the recent...

26 November 2024, Cairo/Kabul – WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy recently concluded a 3-day visit to Afghanistan where she met with the country’s de facto...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has signed a €3.4 million agreement with the Government of Germany to sustain lifesaving health and nutrition services in Yemen. The initiative comes at a...

Health is a fundamental human right and all citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status, have the right to enjoy optimal health. This article emphasises on the issue of equity in health...

The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan's ability to address substance use disorders, highlighting urgent...

The Ministry of Public Health has announced updated health requirements for individuals travelling to perform Umrah or visit the Prophet's Mosque, in accordance with the guidelines set by the...

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the global pharmaceutical company MSD, organised a scientific workshop in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The event...

The State of Qatar participated in the 2024 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), held from 18-24 November, under the theme "Educate. Advocate. Act Now." The week is part of an annual...

Public awareness, stronger infection prevention control, better control of antibiotic use, and access to microbiology services are important measures to address antimicrobial resistance. For...