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Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

6Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health

Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

The Balochistan government has declared a health emergency in the province to prevent the spread of the Congo virus. It is also known as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). The virus is transmitted to humans through ticks found on livestock. It can cause severe symptoms, including high fever, muscle pain, vomiting, and internal bleeding. In a bid to halt the spread of the dangerous Congo virus, the Balochistan government has taken swift action by declaring a health emergency across the province. This move comes after the virus claimed the lives of 16 people. Including a dedicated doctor, with the total number of cases now standing at 44. Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Domki led a crucial meeting to assess the health situation in the province. During the meeting, the hea...

JDC Opens Its Second Free Dialysis Center in Sialkot

1Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Health

JDC Opens Its Second Free Dialysis Center in Sialkot

JDC opened another free dialysis center in Sialkot on October 30, 2023. This is their second free dialysis center in Pakistan, with the first one being in Karachi. Moreover, their primary mission is to alleviate human suffering and help people regain their normal lives. In a heartwarming move, JDC opened a brand new Free Dialysis Center in Sialkot on October 30, 2023. The center is named after the generous businessman, Mr. Tanveer's mother, Kulsoom Akhtar. She single-handedly funded this project, giving JDC the means to establish this much-needed facility in Sialkot. This initiative is a lifeline for those in need. Offering free dialysis services and relieving patients of the financial burden often associated with treatment. In addition, the center strictly follows international ...

Just 22 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Counteract Sitting’s Risks

25Oct

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Health

Just 22 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Counteract Sitting’s Risks

A new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine has found that just a moderate 22 minutes of exercise a day can Counteract the negative effects of sitting down for long periods. So get moving and start enjoying the benefits of exercise today! A new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine has discovered that doing only 22 minutes of moderate exercise every day can help Counteract the bad effects of sitting for long hours. The research looked at information from more than 100,000 individuals over five years. They found that those who sat for over 12 hours a day were more likely to face higher risks of passing away compared to those who sat for less than 10.5 hours daily. But for those who engaged in at least 22 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each day,...

UK Suspends Trade Of Live Cattle & Sheep From France

13Oct

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Health

UK Suspends Trade Of Live Cattle & Sheep From France

The UK has stopped bringing live cattle, sheep, and goats from France because of a serious disease called Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD). Currently, there are no vaccines for EHD. The UK has stopped bringing live cattle, sheep, and goats from France due to a disease called Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD), which can be fatal to cows. This disease, previously seen in Spain, Portugal, and southern Italy, has now emerged in southern France. It spreads to hoofed animals through infected midges. Warmer summers linked to climate change may have contributed to more outbreaks in Europe. Although the UK's risk of infection is considered low, measures are being taken to prevent it. There are currently no vaccines for EHD. What Is EHD? EHD, first found in the US in the 1950s,...

A New Covid Variant ‘Eris’ Spreading Rapidly Across UK

7Aug

By Zainab SohaibNo Comments

Global, Health, Latest

A New Covid Variant ‘Eris’ Spreading Rapidly Across UK

According to the latest reports, the new variant is more transmissible than the previous. It was responsible for a surge in Covid cases in several regions of the UK. A new variant of Covid called Eris is arising, figures show in hospitalizations this summer. The new variant is a descendant of Omicron. It has a scientific name EG.5.1. Eris was first classified as a UK variant on July 31. But is now responsible for 1 in 10 Covid cases. It is the second most common variant in the country. Even so, almost half of the infections belong to the Arcturus variant, according to the report. Covid-19 Case Ratio. In addition, figures show that 5.4% of the 4,396 respiratory specimens reported through the Respiratory DataMart System identified as COVID-19.The number of Covid cases in the UK ...