Tag: healthcare
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Supporting Poverty Reduction Efforts in Pakistan
Pakistan, a country with a diverse population of over 200 million, faces significant economic challenges that contribute to widespread poverty. According to the World Bank, more than 39.4% of the population lives below the poverty line. This article aims to provide readers with insights into how they can support poverty reduction efforts in Pakistan and…
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SIUT Offers Rs14.5 Billion for Regent Plaza Property
Pakistan Hotels Developers Ltd (PHDL), the owner of the Regent Plaza hotel, located on Karachi’s main thoroughfare, revealed on Wednesday that it has received a lucrative offer to sell its property for a staggering Rs14.5 billion. The offer was presented by the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Trust, a renowned non-profit organization in…
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Rawalpindi’s Growing Dengue Challenge Demands Urgent Action
Rawalpindi is facing an alarming surge in dengue cases, with 16 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the provincial health ministry. This ongoing dengue onslaught has left the city grappling with a growing health crisis, as the number of cases climbs to 261. Most of the affected individuals are currently receiving…
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Surprising Facts: Women Face Higher Mortality After Heart Attacks
Heart attacks have long been associated with men, with the left anterior descending artery, commonly responsible for severe heart attacks, referred to as the “widow-maker artery.” However, recent studies have shed light on the significant impact of heart attacks on women, revealing that they face twice the mortality rate compared to men. Dr. Kaushal Chhatrapati,…
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Experts Advocate for Enhanced Lupus Disease Awareness and Care
At a recent seminar organized by the Department of Medicine and Rheumatology at the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), speakers emphasized the need for greater awareness of lupus disease. Lupus, an autoimmune disease primarily affecting young women between the ages of 15 and 50, currently affects around five million patients worldwide. The speakers highlighted…