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Pakistan emerges as key reservoir of poliovirus: Report

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:13 PM

Athens, April 24 (IANS) Pakistan is evolving into a significant reservoir of poliovirus, raising concerns within the international community that it may become a hub for broader cross-border transmission. This resurgence is driven by systemic challenges, including corruption, administrative failures, government inaction, barriers to access in vulnerable communities, and widespread vaccine hesitancy, a report stated.

Concerns raised over rise in HIV cases at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:27 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) Medical experts at the HIV Centre of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMC) have voiced concern over an increase in the number of patients, stressing that the presence of HIV cases among children is particularly alarming, also warning that cover-up of the disease and failure to undergo testing pose serious risks, with more cases being detected among men, local media reported.

Late-night snacking bad for your gut health: Study

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Chronic stress can disrupt bowel functions and now, a new report on Thursday suggested that eating late at night amplifies these effects, with implications for both digestive health and the gut microbiome.

Plastic particles may trigger liver disease risk: Researchers

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) There is clear evidence that exposure to micro and nanoplastics can trigger oxidative stress, fibrogenesis and inflammation in animals, features that resemble those of advanced liver disease in humans, researchers said on Thursday.

Pakistan faces hepatitis surge due to negligence and unchecked medical culture

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:56 PM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) Pakistan has the world's highest number of Hepatitis C (HCV) patients due to negligence and unchecked medical culture which enables more than 600,000 quack doctors to practice all over the country. Combined with Hepatitis B (HBV), 13.8-15 million Pakistanis are believed to be living with either virus and only 25-30 per cent people actually know about it, a report has highlighted.

Multiple reports highlight systemic negligence in Pakistan's public healthcare system

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:49 PM

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) The revelations in the British broadcaster BBC's investigative documentary 'Who gave our children HIV?' showcase systemic negligence in public healthcare system of Pakistan. The findings of BBC Eye Investigations reveal a pattern of reckless malpractice at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) in Taunsa city of Pakistan's Punjab province that is more than an individual error, a report has detailed.

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