public health

England’s Obesity Rate Doubles as Seven Million More Adults Face the Crisis

Web Desk August 8, 2026

England’s obesity rate has doubled since 1993, with about 14 million adults now living with obesity. New analysis suggests England...

Speakers at the Consumers Food Safety and Quality Conference 2026 in Karachi discussing food safety reforms

Sindh Food Safety Laws Need Stronger Enforcement, CAP Urges Modern Testing Labs

Web Desk August 6, 2026

KARACHI: The Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP) has urged the Sindh government to strengthen food safety enforcement and establish modern...

Water chlorination process at a Karachi filtration plant to prevent Naegleria infections

Naegleria Prevention Measures Intensified as Karachi Strengthens Water Chlorination

Web Desk July 29, 2026

KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has stepped up its Naegleria prevention strategy by expanding water chlorination, strengthening...

Citizens participate in a Behtar Qadam awareness session promoting maternal and child health in Punjab.

Behtar Qadam campaign reaches 90,000 people across Punjab, boosting maternal and child health awareness

Web Desk July 24, 2026

Lahore: The Behtar Qadam campaign has completed the first phase of its public awareness initiative after reaching more than 90,000...

FPCCI hosts an autism awareness seminar on inclusive education with medical experts and government officials in Karachi.

Autism Awareness: FPCCI Hosts Seminar on Inclusive Education and Autism Management

Web Desk July 18, 2026

Autism Awareness took centre stage as the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) hosted an awareness seminar...

Healthcare worker vaccinates a child as Pakistan faces a growing zero-dose immunisation crisis.

Zero-Dose Children: PMA Declares Pakistan’s Immunisation Gap a Public Health Emergency

Web Desk July 16, 2026

Zero-Dose Children have pushed Pakistan into a national public health emergency, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) warned after new epidemiological...