KARACHI: Pakistan faced a looming mental health crisis as one-third of its people suffered from psychiatric disorders while personality disorders affected nearly 50 percent of the population, said an expert at a seminar held on 17th October. The event was organised at
The district administration has issued notices for fixed price of bricks Deputy Commissioner Yasir Bhatti, following complaints of rising prices of bricks, convened a meeting of brick kiln owners where it was decided to fix rates in accordance with the markets in
KARACHI. To raise awareness for breast cancer, people from different walks of life, participated in different activities held around Nishan-e-Pakistan (Sea view) including cycle rides, walks, and runs on October 13. The event was organized by Sports in Pakistan in collaboration with
500 to 750 patients of chikungunya are being reported daily across major government hospitals in the city. KARACHI. As a province with an ailing public healthcare system, the number of seasonal epidemics hitting Sindh on a regular basis is alarming, to say
Dozens of children have died this year in Karachi, and rural areas of Sindh and Balochistan due to diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable bacterial disease, as routine immunisation continues to decline in the region, health experts and officials reported on 12-October-2024. In Karachi alone,
On gaining independence, Karachi – a modest trading post with 450,000 inhabitants – became the capital city of Pakistan. Over the years, it welcomed all into its magnanimous fold. Today, a megalopolis of nearly 300 million people, it is the industrial and
As Karachiites grapple with the ongoing rise in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya, it is clear that the city’s delayed fumigation efforts have failed to produce the desired results. Data from the Sindh Health Department reveals a sharp rise
KARACHI: Speakers at a programme held on 11th October underscored the urgent need for prioritising mental health, especially at workplaces, where people spend a significant part of their day. Held at Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) in connection with the World Mental
KARACHI: In celebration of World Sight Day, which fell on 10th October, the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT) organised a series of interactive and educational activities to promote eye health among schoolchildren. These activities included workshops where students learned about the importance
KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar on 6th October said that sexual harassment and poor working conditions have become significant health hazards, warning that failure to collectively address these issues will lead to societal destruction. They stressed the need of tackling inflation and