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WHO, Unicef declare maternal, neonatal tetanus ‘eliminated from Sindh’

Health secretary says 75pc of country’s population covered after Sindh joins Punjab. Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:58am

Madhubala finds three’s company!

KARACHI: After resting for a night in her room at the Safari Park’s newly built sanctuary, zoo elephant Madhubala... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:35am

Experts link cousin marriages to genetic disorders in children

KARACHI: Expressing concern over the high prevalence of genetic disorders in Pakistan, experts at a workshop ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am

Mammoth task of transporting Madhubala from zoo to Safari Park accomplished

Elephant to remain in enclosure until she adapts to new surroundings, will then be reunited with siblings in the park. Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:09am

All set to reunite Madhubala with sisters at Karachi’s Safari Park

Relocation "significant moment", taking place for first time in Pakistan, officials say. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:41am

Five children mauled by stray dog in Karachi’s Manghopir

Officials say dog-bite victims could not get life-saving treatment at Orangi’s Qatar Hospital that referred them to CHK. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 11:06am

Experts attribute spread of polio to misinformation about vaccines

International teams arrive to assess worsening polio situation in country. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 10:32am

Lion cub dies at Karachi Zoo

KARACHI: The Karachi Zoological Gardens has lost one of the three lion cubs born at the facility over two months... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Vector-borne diseases rise in Sindh amid lack of fumigation

Over 17,000 malaria cases emerge within 2 weeks; doctors discourage frequent painkillers due to effects on kidneys. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 11:23am

Study highlights devastating impact of lead on public health

Pakistani population at risk from contaminated soil, water, food, especially urban centers, AKU doctor says. Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:02am

KMC accused of destroying turtle nesting grounds at Hawkesbay

Wildlife dept warns KMC’s land dept of FIR for allowing "illegal" construction along Karachi beach. Updated 07 Nov, 2024 12:37pm

KU syndicate approves promotion of 54 officers amid criticism

KARACHI: The syndicate of the University of Karachi (KU) has approved cases of 54 administrative officers for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Study raises alarm over harmful particles in Karachi’s air

Expert says high-time air pollution treated as a crisis; calls for taking steps to curb rising levels of particulate. Updated 26 Oct, 2024 11:27am

CM Murad decides to enlist lawmakers, ulema in fight against polio

Says Sindh plans to vaccinate 10.6m children in upcoming campaign. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:34am

Efficacy of diphtheria vaccine questioned amid multiple outbreaks, deaths in Sindh

Forty children died this year due to highly contagious bacterial infection. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 10:49am

Madhubala to reunite with sisters after 15 years in Karachi

Since elephants don’t forget easily, reunion will be memorable, expert points out. Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:18am

Experts sound alarm over rise in hepatitis A cases among children

AKUH doctor says Mefenamic acid, not paracetamol, should be used for fever, pain. Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:09am

Heart diseases on the rise among working women, seminar told

KARACHI: Heart diseases among Pakistani working women in urban areas are on the rise as they experience higher ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:22am

Teachers at odds with KU administration over 10pc increase in tuition fees

VC Iraqi defends the decision, saying financial challenges forced university to increase fees Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:12am

Health experts in Karachi voice concern over rapid increase in cases of iatrogenic fistula

Demand patients be compensated when a doctor is responsible for an injury during surgery. Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am