Health
Experts Warn: Sleep Deprivation a Hidden Culprit in Many Diseases and Mental Disorders
KARACHI, November 13 2024: In an enlightening session at Dow International Medical College titled “Reviews of Sleep Medicine,” medical experts underscored the detrimental impacts of sleep deprivation on mental and physical health. Led by Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, a Principal Investigator at ClinRè, USA, and former Director of the Cleveland Sleep and Research Center, the session…
Pakistan Sees 350,000 Stroke Cases Annually, Experts Urge Preventive Measures
KARACHI, November 07 204: Stroke neurologists report that approximately 350,000 people in Pakistan suffer a stroke each year, with a high mortality rate of around 40%. This data, shared during an awareness walk for World Stroke Day, highlights the prevalence and severity of strokes in Pakistan. The walk, organized by Dow University, was led by…
Pakistan Faces Breast Cancer Crisis: Highest Rates in Asia
KARACHI, On October 29, 2024: Professor Dr. Saba Sohail, Principal of Dow Medical College, addressed a mini-symposium focused on breast cancer awareness at the Arag Auditorium. She emphasized that Pakistan holds the highest breast cancer rate in Asia, particularly affecting premenopausal women. Alarmingly, many cases are diagnosed at Stage III and IV due to a…
WaterAid Pakistan Celebrates Global Handwashing Day 2024
Lahore, October 29, 2024 – WaterAid Pakistan held a pivotal event today in Lahore to commemorate Global Handwashing Day, highlighting the crucial role of hand hygiene in preventing diseases and promoting public health. This year’s theme, “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?”, underscores the ongoing necessity for effective handwashing practices across homes, schools, communities, and…
Al-Mustafa Welfare Society and Muhammad Jawed Akhai Foundation Partner to Improve Healthcare Access
KARACHI, October 21 2024: In a significant step towards improving healthcare access for underserved communities in Pakistan, the Al-Mustafa Welfare Society has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Muhammad Jawed Akhai Foundation. This collaboration aims to provide essential health services to those in need, further strengthening the healthcare support network across the…