NOTE: Please see an update on this news at the end of the article. Just when we were getting used to not worrying about vaccination cards, it struck again. No, Not Covid; this time, it’s polio vaccination. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently implemented a new travel rule for passengers going abroad. All airlines must now check passengers’ polio …
Great news for Pakistani doctors who want to work in other countries! The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has met all the requirements for recognition by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). Once the WFME recognizes the PMDC and its Accreditation Program, graduates from the colleges approved by the PMDC will have the opportunity to receive training and …
Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the ‘brain-eating amoeba,’ has taken another life in Karachi, marking the fifth fatality in the area. Salman Ahmed, a 21-year-old resident of DHA, was hospitalized on June 18th following the onset of a fever. Despite receiving ventilator assistance, his condition steadily deteriorated, leading to his unfortunate demise on July 6th. Upon investigating Ahmed’s case, it was …
Diabetes has become an epidemic, with 0.5 billion people affected by it worldwide. Many diabetics use sugar-free products to sweeten their lives, but it can be a severe health hazard. Aspartame in artificial sweeteners may cause cancer! According to a prominent global health organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Aspartame, an extensively utilized artificial sweetener worldwide, is …
Have you heard of Nomophobia? There was a time phones were a luxury, then they became a necessity, and after the advent of smartphones, they became an obsession. Did you ever think of your dependence on your smartphone as a disease? No? Think again! What is NOMOPHOBIA? Nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) is when someone gets really worried or scared …
A heatwave is expected in many parts of Pakistan during the second week of May 2023. Dealing with a heatwave in Pakistan can be challenging, especially since temperatures during such periods can reach dangerous levels. Try these helpful tips to help you stay safe and healthy during a heatwave: 1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and fluids such as …
Pakistan doesn’t have a robust Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Healthcare and medical records are primarily stored manually in paper format or computer systems, which makes patient care slow and error-prone. Some hospitals have implemented EHRs; however, most implementations lack patient data integration capabilities. This hinders the development of an effective healthcare management and delivery system. Why Does Pakistan Lack …