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By Muhammad Saleem — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On World Diabetes Day, the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) and coalition partners hosted a health mela and awareness walk at the National Press Club, Islamabad, drawing attention to the country’s alarming rise in diabetes cases. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Atta Tarar, attended as chief…
Government to lead UK emergency pandemic exercise in autumn
Emergency service teams, local councils and government officials will take part in a full, multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. The test, which is likely to take place in the autumn, will involve thousands of people across different parts of the UK, minister Pat McFadden has announced. The…
Deadly delays: How funding gaps are undermining health care in Somalia
Multiple factors hinder access to care. Poverty, insecurity, distance, and cultural barriers all significantly delay treatment. Hassan, a father from Afurow village, tragically lost his wife during childbirth at home due to the absence of health facilities and skilled birth attendants. Hassan struggled as a single caregiver to a newborn son who soon fell critically…
Experts: More screen time, less sleep resulting in bigger risk for this health issue in young people
The American Heart Association says more young people are having heart attacks because they aren’t as physically active. SAN ANTONIO — The school year is underwayand that means kids’ brains are back to the books after weeks of summer vacation. Some of those summer hours might have been spent in front of TVs, tablets or…
Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
A critical incident has been declared at the NHS trust that runs Nottingham’s two main hospitals, with patients experiencing “significant and unacceptable delays” across services. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust said since Christmas, a rise in winter infections and staff sickness had led to “severe and sustained pressure” on its emergency department (ED) and…
New mpox strain identified in England
A new strain of mpox, previously called monkeypox, has been detected in a person in England, say UK health officials. The virus is a mix of two major types of the mpox virus, and was found in someone who recently returned from travelling in Asia. Officials say they are still assessing the significance of the…
