Tag: COVID-19

Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Saudi Arabia is set to start issuing permits for citizens and Muslim foreign residents who will perform upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, Gulf News reported Wednesday. The permits for the domestic pilgrimage will be issued via the government platform Absher and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj’s website. In February, Saudi Arabia opened e-registration… Continue reading Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Win-Win mindset crucial for effective climate change negotiations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):While the outcome of COP28 is being criticized, there is no good or bad COP for climate; what is important is applying the Win-Win mindset which is crucial for effective climate change negotiations, said Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI. He was speaking at seminar titled “SDPI’s Response To COP28:From Consensus… Continue reading Win-Win mindset crucial for effective climate change negotiations

First-ever Global Health Security Summit starts in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):The first-ever two-day Global Health Security Summit commenced on Wednesday to address the critical challenges posed by global health threats. This summit bringing together Health Ministers from member states, international health leaders, experts, officials from leading health organizations, health technical experts, global partners, donors and stakeholders. The summit, organized under the theme… Continue reading First-ever Global Health Security Summit starts in Pakistan

NIH issues advisory on JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory for the prevention and control of JN.1 Sub-variant of the COVID-19 virus. According to NIH, the objective of the advisory was to alert and facilitate the health authorities and other stakeholders for ensuring timely prevention and control measures encompassing preparedness to… Continue reading NIH issues advisory on JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19

NIH confirms 14 Covid-19 cases in last week

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Health officials on Wednesday said that 14 new coronavirus cases were reported during the last week across the country. As per data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the case positivity ratio was 0.66 percent while no patient was in critical condition. No death was reported from the coronavirus… Continue reading NIH confirms 14 Covid-19 cases in last week

Climate change hits Pakistan’s elderly population most: George

ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George on Wednesday at a seminar on Older People Day Tuesday said the devastating climate change impacts massively affected the elderly population of the country which was unable to protect itself from natural disasters. He was addressing the HelpAge International Pakistan national seminar held… Continue reading Climate change hits Pakistan’s elderly population most: George

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