The Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Hyderabad faces a critical shortage of doctors, staff, and essential infrastructure. The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sent proposals for immediate action to the provincial health department after uncovering multiple
Mrs Arshad’s son, Aalyan, was subjected to bullying at a private school when he was 14 years old. ‘My child was traumatised to the extent that he refused to go back to school, and for two years we have been homeschooling him,’
Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, Chairperson of SHRC and his team visited Civil Hospital Jacobabad and witnessed the challenging situation facing shortages in medical staff and facilities aggravated by the closure of Zakat funds since 2018. He expressed deep concern about the hospital’s
While there has been a slight decrease in measles` cases with the weather conditions getting warmer in a couple of days, the highly contagious infection remains a serious public health concern in Karachi as complicated cases continue to be reported at the
Nine more environmental samples, collected from all the four provinces, have been found to be positive for Type-1 wild poliovirus (WPV1), taking the tally of positive tests for the current year to 83. Besides, Badin has been included in the list of
BY SAMIA LIAQUAT ALI K H AN 2024-02-24 A NEW government is coming to power. As most new governments do, it will try to formulate policies and programmes that reflect manifesto promises made to supporters. The fundamental issue with coalitions means that the
KARACHI: Highlighting Pakistan`s polio-related challenges, experts at a session held on 22nd February 2024 identified vaccine hesitancy as a significant barrier to the immunisation coverage, particularly in Karachi, a city with the highest refusal rate for polio vaccination in the country. The
Speakers from various walks of life on 20 Feb 2024 highlighted that women, particularly those managing households, are more affected by climate change and face challenges in accessing economic opportunities and equal wages as compared to men reported by Daily Dawn. They
A recent press conference held at the Karachi Press Club painted a grim picture of the state of child health in Sindh, with experts revealing a sharp increase in vaccine-preventable diseases across the province. According to data shared during the event, 21
IN a significant stride towards mental health reform, Pakistan decriminalised attempted suicide (later challenged in the Federal Sharia Court) by repealing Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, a change that stands out for its compassion and understanding. The repeal is complemented