Health & Nutrition

Fourth Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Monkey

ACCORDING TO SAMAA New Monkeypox Case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa A fourth case of monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the latest patient identified as a 47-year-old man who recently returned from abroad. The individual was detected during routine screening at Peshawar Airport and has been transferred to the Police Services Hospital for treatment. Health Department’s Response In …

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Groundbreaking Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Begin Across Seven Countries

Lung Cancer

Introduction A groundbreaking development in cancer treatment is underway with the commencement of clinical trials for a new lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, across seven countries. This vaccine, specifically designed to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – the most prevalent type of lung cancer – could revolutionize treatment and help prevent the disease from recurring. The First Patient and Global …

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Government Issues New Guidelines to Prevent the Spread of Monkeypox at Airports

Airport

In response to the growing global concerns about the spread of the monkeypox virus, the government of Pakistan has issued new guidelines to airports across the country, following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. These measures aim to strengthen screening and preventive protocols at all entry points to safeguard public health. Strengthened Screening Measures at Entry Points According to …

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